Coin Identifier
Lincoln Shield Penny
One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Shield Penny

United States of America · 2024

Obverse features the profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions LIBERTY and 2024. The reverse (not shown) features the Union Shield design.

Country
United States of America
Year
2024
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)

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Overview

Obverse features the profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions LIBERTY and 2024. The reverse (not shown) features the Union Shield design.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Cent has been in production since 1909, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. The current Union Shield reverse was introduced in 2010 to symbolize Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single, united country.

Estimated value

Face value ($0.01) in circulated condition.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as this can damage the coin's surface and reduce numismatic value. Handle by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing oxidation.