for many of us, making, collecting and trading these little keepsakes was part of growing up. Over the past decade, this activity has turned into big business. Today, there are more than 2,500 machines that generate revenue every day for businesses across North America. 

Tourist attractions and high-traffic locations are installing penny machines onsite in record numbers. For collectors, pressed pennies are a fun and powerful reminder of a positive experience; for businesses, penny machines are an immediate, steady and low-maintenance revenue source.