The 2009 Lincoln Cent Birthplace coin — the first redesigned Lincoln cent in 50 years — went into circulation on the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Feb. 12, and is now available directly from the US Mint in a two-roll set.
The Mint is offering a roll from Denver and Philadelphia for $8.95, plus $4.95 for shipping and handling. It has also placed a limit of five each per household.
The rolls are available at the following Mint store page:
2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set “Birthplace”
They are also available by calling the Mint’s toll-free number, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-321-MINT (6468).
For information on each of the four new pennies this year, visit the CoinNews sister site, 2009 Lincoln Pennies.
