3 days ago · The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint after its establishment in 1792. The design on the first penny was of a woman with flowing hair symbolizing liberty. The coin was larger and made of pure copper, while today’s smaller coin is made of copper and zinc. Liberty stayed on the penny for more than 60 years.

3 days ago · Penny. Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program (2009) Lincoln Penny (1959-2008) Nickel. Westward Journey Nickel Series (2004-2005) Quarter. General George Washington Crossing the Delaware Quarter (2021) America the Beautiful Quarters® Program (2010-2021) DC and U.S. Territories Quarters (2009) 50 State Quarters Program (1999-2008)

Oct 2, 2024 · In 2009, the U.S. Mint issued four different pennies throughout the year in recognition of the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth and centennial of the first year of the Lincoln cent.

In 1909, Abraham Lincoln replaced Liberty on the penny. Presidents then appeared on other denominations: the quarter in 1932; the nickel in 1938; the dime in 1946; the half dollar in 1964; and finally, the dollar in 1971. Liberty last appeared on a circulating coin in 1947 in the final year of the Walking Liberty half dollar.

Sep 26, 2024 · Obviously, this campaign to get the penny back in circulation will require the cooperation of the banks in forwarding the names to be cited for an award to Mary Brooks, Director of the Mint, 55 Mint St., San Francisco, Calif., 94175. Truly this is a challenging project for anyone who participates.

3 days ago · The penny, dime, quarter, half dollar, and dollar are clad coins. Clad coins have an inner core of metal surrounded by an outer layer of a different metal. The Mint makes clad coins with an inner core of copper. The nickel is the only circulating coin that isn’t clad.

3 days ago · Download high-resolution images of circulating coins including the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter for use in news publications.

3 days ago · Our annually-produced uncirculated coin sets make a great foundation for those starting a brand new coin collection as well as those looking to grow their current one.

3 days ago · After that, penny planchets go directly to the presses for striking. Special proof and uncirculated planchets go through a cleaning process called burnishing. They are placed in a drum with cleaning agents and small metal pellets to smooth and polish the surface.

3 days ago · 2017: "P" mint mark on penny for first time Philadelphia’s mint mark, "P," appears on the one cent coin for the first time. This change is only for the 2017 issued cents, in honor of the Mint’s 225th anniversary.