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2009 Lincoln Penny 5598
Key Facts & Value
Key Fact
Description
A 2009 Lincoln cent, often called a penny, is a one-cent coin produced by the United States Mint. This particular coin features the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and a Union Shield design on the reverse, commemorating the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth. It is made of copper-plated zinc, a composition change from previous years. The coin is clearly visible in its protective holder.
History
The year 2009 marked the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, and the United States Mint celebrated this occasion by issuing four different reverse designs for the Lincoln cent, each representing a different aspect of Lincoln's life. This coin, with its Union Shield reverse, is one of those commemorative issues. The Lincoln cent has been a staple of American currency since 1909, originally designed by Victor David Brenner.
Facts
The 2009 Lincoln cents were the first in over a century to feature a reverse design other than the Lincoln Memorial. The Union Shield reverse was chosen to symbolize Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single and united country during the Civil War. These special issue pennies are readily available but hold significance as part of a historical celebration.
Value Fact
Uncirculated 2009 Lincoln cents, including this Union Shield variety, are common and typically trade for a few cents above face value. While not rare, they are collected by those interested in commemorative series. The demand is steady among collectors of Lincoln coinage and 21st-century U.S. Mint issues.
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