Penny - United States Mint
Oct 28, 2024 · The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint after its establishment in 1792. The design on the first penny was of a woman with flowing hair symbolizing liberty. The coin was larger and made of pure copper, while today’s smaller coin is made of copper and zinc. Liberty stayed on the penny for more than 60 years.
Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program - United States Mint
Oct 2, 2024 · In 2009, the U.S. Mint issued four different pennies throughout the year in recognition of the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth and centennial of the first year of the Lincoln cent.
The History of U.S. Circulating Coins - United States Mint
Oct 28, 2024 · In 1909, Abraham Lincoln replaced Liberty on the penny. Presidents then appeared on other denominations: the quarter in 1932; the nickel in 1938; the dime in 1946; the half dollar in 1964; and finally, the dollar in 1971. Liberty last appeared on a circulating coin in 1947 in the final year of the Walking Liberty half dollar.
Coin Specifications - United States Mint
Oct 2, 2024 · The penny, dime, quarter, half dollar, and dollar are clad coins. Clad coins have an inner core of metal surrounded by an outer layer of a different metal. The Mint makes clad coins with an inner core of copper. The nickel is the only circulating coin that isn’t clad.
Circulating Coin Images - United States Mint
Dec 13, 2024 · Download high-resolution images of circulating coins including the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter for use in news publications.
Mint Appeals for Return of the Penny - United States Mint
Sep 26, 2024 · Obviously, this campaign to get the penny back in circulation will require the cooperation of the banks in forwarding the names to be cited for an award to Mary Brooks, Director of the Mint, 55 Mint St., San Francisco, Calif., 94175. Truly this is a challenging project for anyone who participates.
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Coin Sets | Proof Sets | Circulating Sets | Uncirculated Sets - US Mint
A Proof Set is a complete set of proof coins of each denomination made in a year. In addition to proof versions of the Native American $1 Coin, Kennedy half dollar, Roosevelt dime, Jefferson nickel, and Lincoln penny, these sets also include proof versions of each year’s releases under the American Women Quarters® Program.
Uncirculated Coin Sets | US Mint
Our annually-produced uncirculated coin sets make a great foundation for those starting a brand new coin collection as well as those looking to grow their current one.
What’s So Special About the 1943 Copper Penny? - United States …
Mar 8, 1999 · What’s So Special About the 1943 Copper Penny? March 8, 1999 According to the American Numismatic Association, the 1943 copper–alloy cent is one of the most idealized and potentially one of the most sought–after items in American numismatics.