Pressing Detroit History: Introducing Our Brand-New Souvenir Penny Machine
Are you looking for a fun, affordable way to take a little piece of Detroit home with you? We have a new addition to the Detroit Food & City Tours Gift Shop in the Guardian Building, and it’s already making cents. Our brand-new pressed penny machine is now available, giving Guardian Building visitors and tour guests a fun new way to create a-one-of-a-kind Detroit keepsake.
For just $1, you can choose your favorite design, press a penny and leave with a pocket-sized souvenir commemorating your time in Motor City. Whether you’re visiting Detroit for the first time, collecting pressed pennies from destinations from around the country or simply looking for a unique memento, this is a souvenir worth making.
What Designs Can You Press?
The machine currently features four Detroit-inspired designs, giving you the chance to choose the image that best captures your Detroit experience.
- Detroit D: A classic symbol of the city and a recognizable way to represent your visit to Motor City
- Guardian Building: This celebrates the stunning Art Deco landmark and one of the city’s most recognizable places
- Spirit of Detroit: One of Detroit’s most beloved symbols and represents the city’s pride and community spirit
- Henry Ford’s Model T: This highlights Detroit’s legendary automotive history and the legacy of Henry Ford
Can’t choose just one, well good thing you can collect them all!
Why You’ll Love a Pressed Penny
- It’s fun for all ages: Kids and adults alike can enjoy choosing a design and watching their penny transform into a keepsake
- It’s uniquely Detroit: A pressed penny featuring Detroit-inspired imagery is a small and tangible reminder of your visit to the city
- It’s budget friendly: At just $1, it’s one of the easiest ways to add a memorable souvenir to your Detroit adventure
- It’s part of the experience: The machine is located inside the Guardian Building, one of Detroit’s most spectacular architectural landmarks. The building itself is a destination worth exploring, making your souvenir stop an opportunity to take in some incredible Detroit history and design.
Want to learn more about the Guardian Building? Join our expert guides on a 60-minute tour of the Guardian building.
Stop by our Detroit Food & City Tours Gift Shop in the Guardian Building
Our gift shop is located inside the Guardian Building at:
500 Griswold Street, Suite 250
Detroit, MI 48226
Gift Shop Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Looking for something to see after your visit to the Guardian Building? Join us on one of our other Detroit tours and see what else Motor City has to offer. Check our tour calendar for current availability.