Lincoln Penny
United States · Varies (first issued in 1909, ongoing)
A small copper-plated zinc coin featuring Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial or a shield on the reverse, depending on the year.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- Varies (first issued in 1909, ongoing)
- Denomination
- 1 cent
- Metal
- 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper (post-1982); 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc (1909-1982)
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