Daily Archives: August 14, 2009
US Inflation Calculator Update, Annual Inflation Down 2.1%
The cost of living in the US remained unchanged in July while annual inflation fell the most since January 1950, or nearly 60 years,...
Photos: Illinois 2009 Lincoln Cent Event Launch
The US Mint ceremoniously launched the 'Professional Life' cent in Illinois on Thursday, August 13, at the Old State Capitol in Springfield. US Senator Dick Durbin and US Mint Director Ed Moy unveiled the penny following a short program that included speeches and songs from the Lincoln Troubadours.
While children received a free cent, adults waited in line for the opportunity to exchange $3 cash for 6 rolls of the new design. Many followed their exchange experience with a trip to the US Post Office to wait in another line for the chance to get their new rolls marked with a cancellation stamp, officiating the date.