ABOUT TEC
More than a Club. A Community of Collectors.
Preserving the history, artistry, and stories behind elongated coins for generations.
Who We Are
The Elongated Collectors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, studying, and promoting the hobby of elongated coin collecting. Through education, research, publications, conventions, and a welcoming community, TEC connects collectors from around the world.
Our Story
1966 -> TEC is founded
1970s -> The hobby grows nationally
1990s -> TEC embraces the internet
Today -> Collectors around the world connect through TEC
PRESERVE
Document coins, dies and the history of the hobby.
EDUCATE
Publish articles, resources, and research for collectors.
CONNECT
Bring collectors together through events and membership.
Why This Hobby Matters
Every elongated coin represents a memory. A vacation. A World’s Fair. A national park. A roadside attraction. TEC exists to preserve those stories before they’re lost.
Meet the Board
President
Cindy Calhoun
Vice President
Alex Mruk
Past President
Tyler Tyson
Secretary
Terri Ventresca
Treasurer
Eddie Swanson
Governor
Dee Drell
Governor
Scott Eddy
Governor
Bob Frazier
Governor
Vira Hora
Governor
Uni Marbutt
Historian
Les Holbrook
Editor
Sandra Marxen
Webmaster
Katie Wanta
Store Manager
Uni Marbutt
Press Manager
Bob Fritsch
HELP PRESERVE HISTORY
Join a community dedicated to preserving the history, stories, and artistry of elongated coins.