1 cent

Lincoln Penny

United States · 1975

The Lincoln Penny features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse. It is a well-known U.S. coin used commonly in everyday transactions.

Country: United States
Year: 1975
Denomination: 1 cent
Metal: 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper

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Overview

The Lincoln Penny features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse. It is a well-known U.S. coin used commonly in everyday transactions.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Penny was introduced in 1909 to honor the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, making it one of the longest-running coin designs in U.S. history.