Coin Identifier
Lincoln Cent (Lincoln Memorial Reverse)
One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Cent (Lincoln Memorial Reverse)

United States of America · 2005

The obverse features a profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the date '2005'. The reverse (not shown but standard for this year) depicts the Lincoln Memorial.

Country
United States of America
Year
2005
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
Copper-plated zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the date '2005'. The reverse (not shown but standard for this year) depicts the Lincoln Memorial.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Cent was first issued in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. It was the first U.S. coin to feature a person's image. The 2005 issue belongs to the modern era of the Memorial design which was used from 1959 until 2008.

Estimated value

Face value ($0.01 USD) in circulated condition. Uncirculated specimens may be worth $0.10 - $0.30.

Care & preservation

To preserve value, handle by the edges to avoid transferring skin oils. Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin holder. Do not clean or polish the coin, as this can cause permanent surface damage and significantly reduce collector value.