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Lincoln Penny
1 cent

Lincoln Penny

United States · 1974

The Lincoln Penny features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse (for coins issued until 2008).

Country
United States
Year
1974
Denomination
1 cent
Metal
95% copper, 5% tin and zinc (pre-1982), 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper (post-1982)

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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 (for coins issued until 2008).

Historical significance

The Lincoln Penny was first issued in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. It is the first U.S. coin to feature a real person.

Estimated value

1 cent (face value); higher for uncirculated or rare varieties.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place; avoid contact with moisture; consider protective coin holders for valuable specimens.