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Penny - United States Mint
Oct 28, 2024 · The “Union Shield” theme is the current design of the U.S. one-cent coin. The U.S. Mint first issued this design in 2010. The obverse (heads) shows the image of President Abraham Lincoln used on the penny since 1909. The shield on the reverse (tails) represents Lincoln’s preservation of the United States as a single country.
The History of U.S. Circulating Coins - United States Mint
Oct 28, 2024 · In 1857, Congress discontinued the unpopular half cent and made the cent smaller to cut back on the amount of copper needed. Coinage of silver and gold coins started in 1794 and 1795. But at first, these coins didn’t circulate.
Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program - United States Mint
Oct 2, 2024 · The uncirculated version contains the metals used in the original 1909 cent (95 percent copper, 5 percent tin and zinc). After the program ended, the design on the back of the one-cent coin changed to represent the unity of the states, which President Lincoln worked so hard to restore and preserve.
Circulating Coins - United States Mint
Nov 26, 2024 · Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program (2009) Lincoln Penny (1959-2008) Nickel. Westward Journey Nickel Series (2004-2005) Quarter. General George Washington Crossing the Delaware Quarter (2021) America the Beautiful Quarters® Program (2010-2021) DC and U.S. Territories Quarters (2009) 50 State Quarters Program (1999-2008)
2025 US Mint Product Release Schedule | New Coin Launch Dates
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Coin Specifications - United States Mint
Oct 2, 2024 · Denomination Cent Nickel Dime Quarter Half Dollar Dollar; Composition: Copper Plated Zinc. 2.5% Cu Balance Zn. Cupro-Nickel. 25% Ni
The History of Presidents on Our Coins - United States Mint
Our 16th President was a man who, in a time of great division, remained wholly dedicated to the preservation of the Union. In 1909 he became the first American President to be featured on a circulating coin when Theodore Roosevelt and the United States Treasury Department decided to celebrate his 100th birthday by redesigning the one-cent coin.
2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One–Cent Proof Set Available August 26
Aug 19, 2009 · Orders for the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One–Cent Proof Set will be accepted at the United States Mint's secure Web site, www.usmint.gov, or at the toll–free number, 1–800–USA–MINT (872–6468). Hearing and speech–impaired customers with TTY equipment may place their orders at 1–888–321–MINT (6468).
What’s So Special About the 1943 Copper Penny? - United States …
Mar 8, 1999 · The highest amount paid for a 1943 copper cent was $82,500 in 1996. Because of its collector value, the 1943 copper cent has been counterfeited by coating steel cents with copper or by altering the dates of 1945, 1948, and 1949 pennies. The easiest way to determine if a 1943 cent is made of steel, and not copper, is to use a magnet.
Dime - United States Mint
Oct 25, 2024 · The design got its name because it reminded people of the Roman god, Mercury. A fasces – a bundle of rods tied around an axe – and an olive branch appeared on the reverse. The two symbols represented America’s military readiness and the desire for peace. The Mercury dime is considered one of the most beautiful coins in our country’s ...