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 IssueThemeLincoln’s Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky Reverse DesignDepicts a log cabin that represents Lincoln’s humble beginnings in Kentucky. Designer: Richard Masters
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Second Lincoln Cent IssueThemeFormative Years in Indiana Reverse DesignDepicts a young Lincoln educating himself while working as a rail splitter in Indiana. Designer: Charles Vickers
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Third Lincoln Cent IssueThemeProfessional Life in Illinois Reverse DesignDepicts the young professional Abraham Lincoln in front of the State Capitol in Illinois. Designer: Joel Iskowitz
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Fourth Lincoln Cent IssueThemePresidency in DC Reverse DesignDepicts the half finished United States Capitol dome. Designer: Susan Gamble
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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.
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February 14th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Where can I buy the new 2009 Lincoln Penny?
February 15th, 2009 at 3:41 am
i would like to purchas the new cents from the mint but dont see them on thier product list for release, where can i find them to buy them? i am a collector.
February 16th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
has anyone been able to find the new cents anywere yet?
I would like to buy some.
February 28th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
I would like to purchase some of the 2009 First Lincoln Cent Issue
(Lincoln’s Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky). Can anyone tell me how and where?
Thank you!
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:45 am
Where can I buy the new pennies? Would I need to go to the bank? or online through a special dealer?
March 2nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Some banks throughout the U.S. are beginning to carry the new pennies. I would suggest calling first, before stopping by to check unless you’re already at the bank for another purpose.
They can be purchased on places like eBay. However, they’re going for a premium right now because they are so hard to find.
You may wish to check your local coin dealers.
Over time, the pennies should circulate and be found in daily pocket change. That will be the cheapest place to get them!
April 14th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Listen the new lincoln Pennies are all gone they only made so many and they were issued and gone just as fast as they came out there brining a premium and they will only go higher because of the demand and scarity
April 29th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Where is “In God We Trust” on the new design? If it’s not there, I will refuse them in my change!
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:56 am
Hey Cheryle..its on the front just like its been since 1909!!!!
June 21st, 2009 at 1:36 am
i have the second lincoln cent iussue
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:09 am
I received a roll of new second series Lincoln pennies in my change when I asked for them. I have not opened the roll yet, but with my magnifier I can see what looks to be “ribs” on a few of the cents, almost looking like teeth clenched together. The Penny Roll is with clear shrink wrap, and I do not know if that signifies any difference or not. Is there any way for me to find out if these are worth more than a cent or not?
September 9th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
i have the first birth penny with the cabin
October 22nd, 2009 at 3:57 am
Can someone help me with this I think I found a defect in one of mine it has a perfect little circle imprint on it like really tiny right next to the small low bushes in front of the building at the right , not the trees the bushes anyway do you think it’s worth anything more than a cent. thanks