5023 CA State Highway 140 Mariposa, CA , 95338-0000 Phone: (209) 966-4343 Website Yosemite Gifts, in downtown Mariposa, features a huge array of everything from authentic totem poles to thousands of rocks, mineral specimens, custom hand-crafted silver jewelry by Su’s Creations, unique imported items and lots of high quality trinkets for you and your family so no one gets left out. Fossils, old books, collectables, vintage signs and much more round out their offerings. Su Carney founded Yosemite Gifts on July 4th in 2002 after successfully running Dial's rock shop for 17 years. Su opened the store as a hobby as she was selling wholesale jewelry at the time to clients such as Princess Cruise Lines and Costco. Su has perfected the art of designing her own jewelry which she sells in the store today.
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Limited on-street free parking.
Machine 1 is outside in front of the entrance door. Cost to press: 51¢ each design. Designs all with 'Yosemite':
1. (H) El Capitan with 'National Park El Capitan'.
2. (V) A sequoia tree among other trees with 'Grizzly Giant'.
3. (V) Bridal Veil falls with a beaded border and 'Bridal Veil Fall'.
4. (H) Bear with a paw print border and 'National Park'.
Machine 2 - Moved to Yosemite Beads R Us that is across the street. Designs:
1. (H) Monarch butterfly with 'Mariposa, California'.
2. (V) Nevada falls with 'Yosemite Nevada Falls'.
3. (H) Yosemite valley with 'Yosemite National Park'.
4. (H) Half dome with 'Yosemite National Park Half Dome'.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 37° 29' 4'' N Longitude: 119° 57' 54'' W
Google Maps coordinates: F2MM+PX Mariposa, California
October 22, 2023. The penny machine is rolling slightly short with excellent images on 95% copper pre-1982 pennies. MWHTH |