Born to honor the 150th birthday of the influential President Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial pennies came into existence in 1959, replacing the Wheat pennies. The main change was the addition of Lincoln’s Memorial from Washington, DC, instead of the wheat stalks. One would think that a 1999 penny isn’t worth much due to it …
In 2005, a law known as the Presidential One Dollar Coin Act was passed with the intent to pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, on his 200th birth anniversary. This legislation paved the way for a reimagining of the classic penny with a new design on the back, illustrating …
Surely, the year 2009 holds a special place in penny history. Abraham Lincoln’s birth bicentenary wasn’t commemorated by a mere one, but four distinctive coin types, each narrating a unique chapter of his life. Curious about their current value and what piques collector interest? Stay tuned as we delve into these nuances. Read More: 2009 …