PRESSING PENNIES

at sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck

 

At 393 meters above the stunning Victoria Harbour, sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck is the highest place in Hong Kong to press a penny.

天際100香港觀景台, 位於全港最高的環球貿易廣場100樓,觀景台離海拔393米高,是全港唯一能360度鳥瞰全港四方八面不同的景觀及維港景色的室內觀景台,是香港必遊地標。

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Did you know? 

• The 1st pressed penny was made in 1818 in Austria, however they became more popular as collectable souvenirs in the late 19th century.

• There are thousands of penny machines around the world, 3 of which can be found at Sky 100 Observation Deck.

• It takes roughly 5600 kg of force (that’s the weight of 88 people) to squash a penny.

• You can keep your pennies forever. They are made of copper and last for generations. 

你知道嗎?

• 1818 年,全球首面奇趣紀念幣於奧地利面世 了。到了19世紀後期,它已成為全球最受歡迎的收 藏紀念品一。

• 時至今日,全球已有數千部奇趣紀念幣機,而其 中三部座落於香港天際100的觀景台。

• 每次壓製奇趣紀念幣,也要用上大約5,600千克 的壓力,即相等於88位成年人的重量,毫不簡單。

• 銅製的奇趣紀念幣,絕對經得起時代的考驗,讓 你世世代代擁有。 


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How to keep your pennies safe?  

  • Albums keep all your pennies in one place.

  • Bracelet or necklaces let you wear your pennies wherever you go.

  • A keychain lets you take your penny whenever you leave the house.

Special promotions available, ask staff in the nearby gift shop for details. Terms and conditions apply.

怎樣收藏? 

  • 把奇趣紀念幣收藏在 一本精美的收藏册內,方便 隨時翻閱欣賞。

  • 把奇趣幣繫於項鏈或手鏈上,使它成為獨 一無二 的紀念品。

  • 把奇趣幣套在鑰匙圈上,易於攜帶。

有關最新的推廣優惠,歡迎向禮品店職員查詢。 


How to clean your pennies?

PENNIES ARE MADE OF COPPER AND OVER TIME BEGIN TO OXIDIZE. TRY THE FOLLOWING TO CLEAN YOUR PENNIES:

  • Ketchup (yes, ketchup) and then some baking soda: rub some ketchup onto the penny and scrub it with a small brush. Rinse. Mix baking soda and water into a thick paste, rub over coin and wipe clean.

  • Brasso metal cleaner. Follow instructions on packaging.

清潔奇趣紀念幣的方法? 

用銅製成的奇趣紀念幣,會隨著時日而出現 氧化的現象,只要依照適當的清潔方法,便 可光潔如新。

  • 茄汁 (蕃茄醬) 和梳打粉。在紀念幣上面塗上茄 汁,用小刷子輕輕擦 一下 。用清水沖洗。把梳打粉 混合清水成 膏狀,在紀念幣上擦 拭,再用乾布抹 浄。

  • 使用 Brasso 擦銅水。請依照包裝上的指示。


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