Abraham Lincoln's Life And Legacy Depicted On Coins

The year 2009 marked the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. In line with the long running association of Lincoln and numismatics, newly designed circulating and collectible coins were issued to mark the occasion. This included one cent coins with four different designs and a commemorative silver dollar.

To celebrate the centennial of Lincoln's birth in 1909, the Lincoln one cent coin was introduced to the public. The series continued to be minted each year with a new reverse

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