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Coin Shop When Disneyland first opened, Main Street U.S.A was home to an eclectic range of shops that helped create the feeling of a real turn-of-the-century small town. One such shop was the “Main Street Coin Shop”. The Coin Shop was owned by Henry Fenenbock, who also owned the Tobacco Shop, Pen Shop, and Adventureland Bazaar. The Coin Shop operated at its Main Street location from opening day in 1955 until 1960 when Disneyland began to regain control of its Main Street shops as existing leases ran out. The Coin Shop has produced some of the rarest and most interesting early park souvenirs, including coins and custom postcards, with very few examples still existing today.
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258. Coin Shop Castle Postcard with (2) Egyptian Coins. (Disneyland, 1955) Extremely rare postcard sold exclusively at the Coin Shop on Main Street the first few years of the park’s operation. The 5.5”x3.5” card itself is one that was sold during the first year of park operation, however it has been modified for the coin shop with custom printing on the front that reads, “2 Unclassified Roman Egyptian Coins Over 1500 Years Old...All Different! All Genuine!...Souvenir of Disneyland.” The card is wrapped in plastic with the (2) coins intact, and an insert listing other cards available in the series. Original price tag still on the front of the card. In fine unopened condition with a small tear in the plastic cover. The only example of this postcard we have ever seen. $200-$400 259. Coin Shop Adventureland Postcard. (Disneyland, 1955) Extremely rare postcard sold exclusively at the Coin Shop on Main Street the first few years of the park’s operation. The 5.5”x3.5” card itself is one that was sold during 260. Disneyland Concessionaire One Year Anniversary Pin. (Disneyland, the first year of park operation, however it has been modified for the coin shop 1956) Extremely rare pin given to owners of the concessions and shops at with custom printing on the front that reads, “7 Coins of Africa... All Different! Disneyland to commemorate the first year of operation. This particular pin came All Genuine!...Souvenir of Disneyland.” The card is wrapped in plastic with the from the estate of Henry Fenenbock, owner of the Tobacco Shop, Coin Shop, Pen original price sticker on the front, however the coins and additional sales insert Shop, and Adventureland Bazaar. Features an image of the Disneyland Castle are missing. In fine condition. The only example of this postcard we have ever and the word “Disneyland” along the bottom. Measures 0.5” in diameter. In fine unused condition. $500-$1,000 seen. $200-$400 www.vegalleries.com 75