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During planning for the centennial of Lincoln's birth, it was suggested that his portrait be put on a coin. Five denominations - the cent and four gold coins - were scheduled for redesign at that time. However the Mint was already far along in choosing new images for the gold coins, so the cent was the coin chosen to honor the 16th President.
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How many different kinds of penney does US have?
The United States currently has five different types of pennies: the Lincoln Memorial penny, the Lincoln Bicentennial penny, the Shield penny, the Lincoln Union Shield penny, and the Lincoln Wheat penny.
What year was the Lincoln penny introduced?
The Lincoln penny was first introduced in 1909.
Why is Lincoln on the US penny?
The Lincoln Penny was first issued in 1909 to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday.
Ambrahan Lincoln on a penny?
Yes he is on the penny.
Who is on the 1973 us penny?
Lincoln is on this penny.
What is the value on 1927 D lincoln penny?
Lincoln head 1927 D penny
When was Abraham Lincoln's portrait placed on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln's portrait was added to the penny in 1909
The Lincoln penny replaced what penny?
Lincoln cents replaced Indian Head cents starting in 1909
What is the font on a wheat penny?
the same as today's penny, lincoln.
Whose on the US penny?
Abraham Lincoln is on the US penny
How did Benjamin Franklin get on the penny?
And I thought Abraham Lincoln was on the Penny.
What us persident is on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln is on the US penny.
