Jan
03
2009
PUBLIC LAW 109–145—DEC. 22, 2005 Redesign for 2009 Lincoln Cent.
On September 22, 2008 United States Mint exposed 4 one cent Lincoln reverse (tails) designs.
Sorry, I’m a little late with this information “3 months”. Check your change for these 4 new designs in 2009 only.
The Secretary of the Treasury will issue the 2009 1 cent coins with the exact metal content contained in 1909 “95% copper, 5% tin” for numismatic purposes. The mint will also issue these coin with the same metal content used in current issues “2.5% copper, balance zinc”
2009 Lincoln One Cent Program is to celebrate the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the first issue of the Lincoln cent.
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Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky
Designer: Richard Masters
Sculptor: Jim Licaretz
Description: This reverse features a log cabin that represents Lincoln’s humble beginnings in Kentucky.
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Formative Years in Indiana
Designer: Charles Vickers
Sculptor: Charles Vickers
Description: This reverse depicts a young Lincoln educating himself while working as a rail splitter in Indiana.
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Professional Life in Illinois
Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor: Don Everhart
Description: This reverse depicts the young professional Abraham Lincoln in front of the State Capitol in Illinois.
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Presidency in DC
Designer: Susan Gamble
Sculptor: Joseph Menna
Description: This reverse features the half finished United States Capitol dome.
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