Founded in 1966, The Elongated Collectors (TEC) now has over 800 members in several countries.  Our purpose is to 1) encourage the study, acquisition, and exhibition of elongateds and related items, 2) research and publish articles in TEC News and elsewhere, 3) assist new collectors, especially youth, and 4) promote the realistic and consistent valuation of elongateds.  Basically, we care for and foster interest in these marvelous souvenirs from every source and every era.

If you love elongateds, then TEC is the club for you!  We gather for our annual meeting at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money convention.  In addition, many of our members gather throughout the year at “mini-meets” in various parts of the country to visit with one another, compare collections, trade duplicates, and go on “squishin’ missions.”   And many of us also participate in various internet discussion groups, sharing our latest discoveries and helping each other out any way we can.

Join us!  A membership form is attached below.  For your nominal membership dues, you’ll receive:

· Our quarterly newsletter TEC News and periodic email updates (TEC eNews)

· Exclusive elongateds, including coveted annual TEC Member issues

· Birthday elongateds for Junior members

· Discounts on classic reference books such as Yesterday’s Elongateds

· And, more, but best of all access to the unmatched generosity and wisdom of novice and advanced collectors alike.