At first, we really didn't know how to list penny book medals. They are heavy, oblong, copper, engraved and associated with elongated souvenirs. But, they were not pressed in penny machines! They are simulated elongated souvenirs, medals or "coins". What to do? Give them their own page! Then, of course, readers asked for a Guide to Tokyo Disneyland Pressed Penny Books. So, here we are! :-)

There is a long story behind these books, that I really can't tell. However, here is the short version edited a bit... Some very nice folks came up with the idea of placing an elongated coin in the cover of a penny book, which they patented. A new twist on a staple souvenir item, that became very popular. Several amusement / theme parks like Sea World, Knott's Berry Farm and others offered the books for sale. (You probably have at least seen some of these books if you don't already collect them.) Well, at long last, Disneyland finally offered what was titled "The First Edition" Penny Collector book, also known as The First Edition Penny Book. It featured a solid copper exclusive and limited issue DL0146 elongated coin in the cover! Yes, you had to buy a $7.00 book to get the coin, but many park guests were more than happy to do so. Not too long after that all too shortly lived penny book was first chased by frantic Disneyland pressed penny collectors, a Tokyo Disneyland book appeared. The early Tokyo Disneyland penny books had medals in their cover for a short time and then were also replaced by plain coin less penny collecting books. However, they all live on here and as prized editions in many Disneyland elongated souvenir collections.

Today penny-in-the-cover penny collecting books are offered by hundreds of museums, space centers, national and state parks, zoos, aquariums, theme restaurants, and theme parks. by the good folks at www.PennyCollector.com. But sadly none are offered at the Disney Resorts.

Update: In September of 2010, Tokyo Disneyland offered sort of a compromise, a pocket in the cover of the penny book that can hold the coin you place inside it. Motivated collectors can also still find the original penny books, with coins in their covers, on eBay or for trade by fellow collectors from time to time.

Related:
Prototype Souvenir Penny Collector™, Limited Edition Book
First Edition Souvenir Pressed Penny Collector Book page
Prototype Second Edition Souvenir Pressed Penny Collection Book
Tokyo Disneyland Penny Press Collection Books and Accessories
Hong Kong Disneyland Penny Collection Books, Key Chains and Phone Charms

(Horizontal image) MICKEY MOUSE; full body Mickey Mouse on right, TOKYO DISNEYLAND ® © DISNEY.
This is a "manufactured" or simulated ec often called a "Medal".

This is the first Tokyo Disneyland Book to have a medal in the cover. This book and the tcb01 Book 2 that followed it each contained a tcb01 simulated elongated coin or medal in the cover. The only way to obtain this medal was to purchase one of these books.

This is the second Tokyo Disneyland Book to have a medal in the cover. This book and the tcb01 Book 1 that proceeded it each contained a tcb01 simulated elongated coin or medal in the cover. The only way to obtain this medal was to purchase one of these books.

(Horizontal image) 20 YEARS, castle 20th anniversary logo, TOKYO DISNEYLAND ® © DISNEY.
This is a "manufactured" or simulated ec often called a "Medal".

This is the third Tokyo Disneyland Book to have a medal in the cover. This book contained a tcb02 simulated elongated coin or medal in the cover. The only way to obtain this medal was to purchase this book.

2009 Tokyo Disneyland Resort Calendars Featuring
Exclusive "Pressed Pennies"(Horizontal souvenir medal "pressed penny" image) 2009, DUFFY, CALENDAR, © DISNEY, THE DISNEY BEAR, no border. This medal or "pressed penny" was offered as a part of the "Duffy The Disney Bear" 2009 Calendar. First onstage in August of 2008, known to be offered via the calendar only. See also the Duffy The Disney Bear pressed penny collection page.

We believe this to be the first Disney calendar to feature a "pressed penny" or medal. Released at Aunt Peg's Village Store, Tokyo DisneySea, in September of 2008, for the 2009 year. This Duffy, The Disney Bear, 2009 calendar contains an easily removable "Duffy The Disney Bear" elongated souvenir. To our knowledge, the purchase of this calendar is the only way to obtain this Duffy medal. Given this is an actual souvenir medal, unlike the simulated pressed medals offered in the early Tokyo Disneyland penny collecting books, the coin qualifies as part of the complete Tokyo Disneyland collection and has the guide number TDS0834.

2009 Birthday Cards & Stationary Featuring Exclusive Tokyo Disneyland "Pressed Pennies"(Vertical souvenir medal "pressed penny" image) MICKEY MOUSE 2009 THE ONE & ONLY, Sad Puppet Mickey Mouse, © DISNEY, dot border, poorly machine engraved image. This souvenir "pressed penny" was only available inside a Disney Store Birthday Card / Stationary set sold store wide by Disney Stores. Listed in both TDR and DSJ guides.

This Birthday Card / Stationary set was released store wide at the Disney Stores in Japan late in 2009 for 1,000 Yen. The set contains stationery × 16 sheets (2 pattern × 8 sheets), envelopes × 8 sheets (1 pattern), sticker sheets × 1, × 1 Medals... a "pressed penny"! To our knowledge, the purchase of this birthday card set is the only way to obtain this Puppet Mickey Mouse medal. Given this is an actual souvenir medal, unlike the simulated pressed medals offered in the early Tokyo Disneyland penny collecting books, the coin qualifies as part of the complete Tokyo Disneyland collection and has the guide number TDR190 and Disney Stores guide number DSJ0939.

2010 Tokyo Disneyland Resort calendar features this exclusive "Pressed Penny" (Horizontal souvenir medal "pressed penny" image) 2010, DUFFY, CALENDAR, © DISNEY, THE DISNEY BEAR, no border. This medal or "pressed penny" was offered as a part of the "Duffy The Disney Bear" 2010 Calendar. First onstage in August of 2009, known to be offered via the calendar only. See also the Duffy The Disney Bear pressed penny collection page.

We believe this to be the second Disney calendar to feature a "pressed penny" or medal. Released at Aunt Peg's Village Store, Tokyo DisneySea, in September of 2009, for the 2010 year. This Duffy, The Disney Bear, 2010 calendar contains an easily removable "Duffy The Disney Bear" elongated souvenir. To our knowledge, the purchase of this calendar is the only way to obtain this Duffy medal. Given this is an actual souvenir medal, unlike the simulated pressed medals offered in the early Tokyo Disneyland penny collecting books, the coin qualifies as part of the complete Tokyo Disneyland collection and has the guide number TDS0936.

2011 Tokyo Disneyland Resort calendar features this exclusive "Duffy Pressed Penny" (Horizontal souvenir medal "pressed penny" image) 2011, DUFFY, CALENDAR, © DISNEY, THE DISNEY BEAR, no border. This medal or "pressed penny" was offered as a part of the "Duffy The Disney Bear" 2011 Calendar. First onstage in August of 2010, known to be offered via the calendar only. See also the Duffy The Disney Bear pressed penny collection page.

We believe this to be the third Disney calendar to feature a "pressed penny" or medal. Released at Aunt Peg's Village Store, Tokyo DisneySea, in August of 2010, for the 2011 year. This Duffy, The Disney Bear, 2011 calendar contains an easily removable "Duffy The Disney Bear" elongated souvenir / "pressed penny". To our knowledge, the purchase of this calendar is the only way to obtain this Duffy medal. Given this is an actual souvenir medal, unlike the simulated pressed medals offered in the early Tokyo Disneyland penny collecting books, the coin qualifies as part of the complete Tokyo Disneyland collection and has the guide number TDS1035.

2011 Tokyo Disneyland Resort calendar features this exclusive "LGM Pressed Penny" (Horizontal souvenir medal "pressed penny" image) 2011 CALENDAR, TOKYO DISNEYLAND ® © DISNEY / PIXAR, no border. This medal or "pressed penny" was offered as a part of the 2011 LGM Calendar. First onstage in August of 2010, known to be offered via the calendar only. This Calendar / Coin May have been offered at multiple locations in TDR.

We believe this to be the fourth Disney calendar to feature a "pressed penny" or medal. Although listed as DisneySea, it may have been offered at a gift shop inside the Tokyo Disneyland Park or in the resort area. This LGM, Little Green Men 2011 calendar contains an easily removable "2011 Calendar" elongated souvenir featuring a LGM. To our knowledge, the purchase of this calendar is the only way to obtain this medal. Given this is an actual souvenir medal, unlike the simulated pressed medals offered in the early Tokyo Disneyland penny collecting books, the coin qualifies as part of the complete Tokyo Disneyland collection and has the guide number TDS1036.

2012 Tokyo Disneyland Resort calendar features this exclusive "Duffy Pressed Penny" (Horizontal souvenir medal "Duffy pressed penny" image) 2012, DUFFY and Shellie May CALENDAR, © DISNEY, THE DISNEY BEAR, no border. This medal or "pressed penny" was offered as a part of the "Duffy The Disney Bear" 2012 Calendar. Onstage by September of 2011, known to be offered via the calendar only. See also the Duffy The Disney Bear pressed penny collection page.

We believe this to be the fifth Disney calendar to feature a "pressed penny" or medal. However, it may have been offered at Tokyo Disneyland Park or the resort area also. This Duffy, The Disney Bear, 2012 calendar contains an easily removable "Duffy The Disney Bear" elongated souvenir / "pressed penny". To our knowledge, the purchase of this calendar is the only way to obtain this Duffy medal. Given this is an actual souvenir medal, unlike the simulated pressed medals offered in the early Tokyo Disneyland penny collecting books, the coin qualifies as part of the complete Tokyo Disneyland collection and has the guide number TDS1036. Please see also the Tokyo Disneyland Pressed Penny Books & Holders guide.

2012 Tokyo Disneyland Resort calendar features this exclusive "LGM Pressed Penny" (Horizontal souvenir medal "pressed penny" image) Little Green Men circle the top of the coin image, 2012 CALENDAR, © DISNEY / PIXAR, TOKYO DISNEYLAND ®, no border. This medal or "pressed penny" was offered as a part of the 2011 LGM Calendar. First onstage in August of 2010, known to be offered via the calendar only. This Calendar / Coin May have been offered at multiple locations in TDR.

We believe this to be the sixth Disney calendar to feature a "pressed penny" or medal. Although listed as DisneySea, it may have been offered at a gift shop inside the Tokyo Disneyland Park or in the resort area. This LGM, Little Green Men 2012 calendar contains an easily removable "2012 Calendar" elongated souvenir featuring a LGM. To our knowledge, the purchase of this calendar is the only way to obtain this medal. Given this is an actual souvenir medal, unlike the simulated pressed medals offered in the early Tokyo Disneyland penny collecting books, the coin qualifies as part of the complete Tokyo Disneyland collection and has the guide number TDS1036.

This black Minnie and Mickey Japanese pressed penny collecting book or metal collection book does not hold a medal in its covers as do the books in the section above. However, many collectors have commented about the exceptional art work featured on some of these books and they are a nice pressed penny related collectibles on their own. So, we just had to include them in this guide.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

This high graphics Japanese pressed penny collecting book or metal collection book does not hold a medal in its covers as do the books in the section above. However, many collectors have commented about the exceptional art work featured on some of these books and they are a nice pressed penny related collectibles on their own. So, we just had to include them in this guide.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

This Japanese pressed penny collecting book or metal collection book does not hold a medal in its covers as do the books in the section above. However, many collectors have commented about the exceptional art work featured on some of these books and they are a nice pressed penny related collectibles on their own. So, we just had to include them in this guide.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

The Tokyo Disneyland 25th Anniversary penny collecting book. Has 54 pockets and sold for 1300 Yen in Japan or about $13.00 US in 2008.
This Japanese pressed penny collecting book or metal collection book does not hold a "pressed penny" or medal in its covers as do some of the other books listed in the Tokyo Disneyland Penny Collection Books and Holders guide. There is only a graphic image of a metal souvenir on the cover. However, many collectors have commented about the exceptional art work featured on some of these books and they are a nice pressed penny related collectibles on their own. So, we just had to include them in this guide.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

This Tokyo Disneyland "Souvenir Medallion Collection Book" has 60 pockets and sold for 1700 Yen in Japan or about $17.00 US in 2009. It was introduced shortly after the 25th Anniversary and is one LARGE penny collecting book! Measuring about 7 inches in height by 22 inches in length. Cover lettering is reflective silver, not reproduced well in the image shown. This book is listed here as a sign of my compulsion to list most everything pressed penny related, however, the book itself does not have a "pressed penny" or medal in its covers as do some of the books listed in the Tokyo Disneyland Penny Collection Books and Holders guide.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

Although this book doesn't have a "pressed penny" or medal in its covers as do some of the other books listed in the Tokyo Disneyland Penny Collection Books and Holders guide, it does offer some very nice graphics. To see the graphics a bit better, here is a link to a larger close up image of this "pressed penny book". This "Souvenir Medallion Collection Book" has 60 pockets and sold for 1700 Yen in Japan or about $17.00 US in 2009. It was introduced shortly after the 25th Anniversary and is one LARGE penny collecting book! Measuring about 7 by 22 inches.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

Although this book doesn't have a "pressed penny" or medal in its covers as do some of the other books listed in the Tokyo Disneyland Penny Collection Books and Holders guide, it does offer some very nice graphics. To see the graphics a bit better, here is a link to a larger close up image of this "pressed penny book". This "Souvenir Medallion Collection Book" has 45 pockets and sold for 1200 Yen in Japan or about $13.00 US in 2010. It was introduced at the end of 2009. Measuring about 7 by 17 inches.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

Although this book doesn't have a "pressed penny" or medal in its covers as do some of the books listed in the Tokyo Disneyland Penny Collection Books and Holders guide, it does offer some very nice Mickey Mouse, Fab Four, graphics. To see the graphics a bit better, here is a link to a larger close up image of this "pressed penny book". This "Souvenir Medallion Collection Book" has 45 pockets and sold for 1200 Yen in Japan or about $13.00 US in 2010. It was introduced in early 2010. Measuring about 7 by 17 inches.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

A very colorful pressed penny book that sadly doesn't have a "pressed penny" or medal in its cover, as do some of the other books listed in the Tokyo Disneyland Penny Collection Books and Holders guide. It does offer some very nice Tokyo Disneyland graphics with fireworks. To see the graphics a bit better, here is a link to a larger close up image of this "pressed penny book". This "Souvenir Medallion Collection Book" has 45 pockets and sold for 1200 Yen in Japan or about $13.00 US in 2010. It was introduced in July of 2010. Measuring about 7 by 17 inches.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

Another pressed penny book that doesn't have a "pressed penny" or medal in its cover, as do some of the other books listed in the Tokyo Disneyland Penny Collection Books and Holders guide. It does offer some very nice Winnie The Pooh graphics. To see the graphics a bit better, here is a link to a larger close up image of this "pressed penny book". This "Souvenir Medallion Collection Book" has 45 pockets, that appear to be too small for a standard sized Tokyo "pressed penny". This penny collecting book sold for 1300 Yen in Japan or about $15.00 US in late 2010 and includes a page of labels for each pocket. This penny collecting book was introduced around August of 2010. Measuring about 7 by 17 inches.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

This penny book offers a first. Although it does not have a pressed penny in the cover, it does have a pocket to hold a penny of your choice. To see the graphics a bit better, here is a link to a larger close up image of this "pressed penny book". This "Souvenir Medallion Collection Book" has 45 pockets, plus the one on the front cover. This penny collecting book sold for 1290 Yen in Japan or about $16.00 US in late 2010. This penny collecting book was introduced around September of 2010. Measuring about 7 by 17 inches and includes a page of labels for each pocket.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

Close up of the "Penny Pocket" on the cover of the TDB0L penny book. This window or pocket is an interesting compromise for collectors that want a penny in the cover. It holds most any "pressed penny" you wish to place in it.
(We've chosen this incredibly beautiful example of pressed penny pulchritude, the Parkpennies.com pressed penny, for illustration purposes only. If you'd like one, see this sorta free pressed penny page.)
Advanced collectors will remember the first Disney penny collecting book ever offered at any Disney Resort, included an exclusive, limited edition Disneyland elongated coin inside the front cover. However, I understand the "coin in the cover" feature is patented and offered exclusively by The CMT Group, known by most of us as the cool guys at PennyCollector.com. I hope one day they will make penny books with elongated coins in the cover for Disneyland as they do for so many other theme parks.

Although this penny collector's book does not have a pressed penny in the cover, it does have a pocket to hold a penny of your choice. To see the graphics a bit better, here is a link to a larger close up image of this "pressed penny book". This "Souvenir Medallion Collection Book" has 60 pockets plus one more pocket on the front cover of the book for one more coin of your choice. Sold for 1590 Yen in Japan. (About $20.00 US in 2010.) The book has four panels and measures about 7 by 22 inches and includes a page of labels for each pocket.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

For November of 2010, we have this colorful, embossed pressed penny book that sadly also doesn't have a "pressed penny" or medal in its cover. The graphics are great, it holds 45 pressed penny souvenir medals and has a page of labels. To see the graphics a bit better, here is a link to a larger close up image of this "pressed penny book". Selling price in Japan was 1300 Yen or about $16.25 USD in 2010. Measures about 7 by 17 inches.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

For July of 2011, we have this colorful, embossed pressed penny book that sadly also doesn't have a "pressed penny" or medal in its cover. The graphics are great, it holds 45 pressed penny souvenir medals and has a page of labels. To see the graphics a bit better, here is a link to a larger close up image of this "pressed penny book". Selling price in Japan was 1300 Yen or about $17.10 USD in 2011. Measures about 7 by 17 inches. Yes, the descriptions seem uninspired... but, there haven't been any pressed pennies in the covers to inspire me. :-(

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations. This item added 5/15/10

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations. This item added 5/15/10

Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations. This item added 8/15/11

The Tokyo Disneyland 25th Anniversary penny collecting book... KEY CHAIN! This product is new to Disney collectibles. The tiny key ring penny collection book is made of a soft silicone and features eight elongated souvenir pockets, each large enough to hold a Tokyo Disneyland elongated souvenir. Cost at the park is 780 Yen, about $7.50 USD in 2008. The exceptionally beautiful elongated coin inside the book pocket is shown for illustration purposes only.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

These penny holders replace the 25th Anniversary penny holders shown above. The tiny key ring penny collection books feature Stitch, Minnie, and Mickey, are made of a soft silicone and features eight elongated souvenir pockets, each large enough to hold a Tokyo Disneyland elongated souvenir. Cost at the park is 780 Yen, about $8.50 USD in 2010. Interior pockets are identical to the 25th Anniversary penny holder books.

Please note that ParkPennies.com suggests placement of elongated coins in 2x2 coin holders or "flips" for long term storage.

Designed to hold the owner's elongated elongated coin, pressed penny or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations. Zipper pulls, Christmas tree ornaments, luggage tags, party favors, rubber band gun targets, back pack decorations, shoe charms... OR to hold your favorite pressed penny! Made from flexible silicone-type rubber.
Cost at the park, 1,050 Yen or about $10.00 US. (Introduced around 8/08)
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Here you have it! The back side of the cell phone charms! And you thought the back side of water was awesome?! Just click the image for a close up image in a new window.

New Colors! Designed to hold the owner's elongated elongated coin, pressed penny or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations. Zipper pulls, Christmas tree ornaments, luggage tags, party favors, rubber band gun targets, back pack decorations, shoe charms... OR to hold your favorite pressed penny! Made from flexible silicone-type rubber.
Cost at the park, 1,050 Yen or about $10.00 US. (Introduced around July of 2009.)
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Designed to hold the owner's elongated coin or medal, these holders are used as cell-phone fobs or key chain decorations. This item added 8/15/11