Lincoln Penny Images for New 2009 Circulating Cents

The United States Mint is geared up to issue celebratory bicentennial Lincoln cents and has released 2009 Lincoln Penny images for public viewing. The coin images are timely. The first of four commemorative circulating cents will launch on Thursday, February 12, to kick-off the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.

Similar to the 2009 Lincoln Silver Dollar images released last week, the new images provide a genuine sense of how the coins will look and feel up close, unlike the initial penny designs made available in September of 2008.

2009 Lincoln Penny Images

The four new designs celebrate the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth, as well as the 100th anniversary of the production of the Lincoln cent. The obverse, or heads side, of the pennies bear the standard Victor David Brenner’s likeness of President Lincoln, introduced in 1909.

Each reverse depicts the four major aspects of Lincoln’s life: his birth and childhood in Kentucky, his formative years in Indiana, his professional life in Illinois and his Presidency in Washington, D.C.

First Lincoln Cent Issue Theme Lincoln’s Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky Reverse Design Depicts a log cabin that represents Lincoln’s humble beginnings in Kentucky. Designer: Richard Masters Sculptor: Jim Licaretz

Second Lincoln Cent Issue Theme Formative Years in Indiana Reverse Design Depicts a young Lincoln educating himself while working as a rail splitter in Indiana. Designer: Charles Vickers Sculptor: Charles Vickers

Third Lincoln Cent Issue Theme Professional Life in Illinois Reverse Design Depicts the young professional Abraham Lincoln in front of the State Capitol in Illinois. Designer: Joel Iskowitz Sculptor: Don Everhart

Fourth Lincoln Cent Issue Theme Presidency in DC Reverse Design Depicts the half finished United States Capitol dome. Designer: Susan Gamble Sculptor: Joseph Menna

The Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act calls for up to 500,000 uncirculated and proof silver dollars for collectors this year, and the four new Lincoln circulating cents. (See Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars for information on the silver coins.)

The new pennies will be issued in approximately three-month intervals throughout the year (launch dates for the latter three cents have not been officially released).

Editor’s Note: For additional information, visit the CoinNews sister sites 2009 Lincoln Pennies and Lincoln Pennies.