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What is a 2009 Penny?

2009 was a special year for pennies. For this year there are four different design varieties on the reverse side of the coin. These designs commemorate both the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny and also the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins and what their value is.

What is a 2009 Lincoln commemorative coin?

Jaime Hernandez: The 2009 Lincoln Commemorative coins were issued in 2009 to commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birth date. The coin was authorized under Public Law 109-285. The U.S. Mint implemented a 500,000 coin limit for both the $1 Proof and Uncirculated coins combined.

How many pennies were issued in 2009?

In 2009, 129.6 million pennies, covering all of the designs, were struck at the Philadelphia mint. While this is a relatively low number, the coins that were released into circulation are not considered rare and therefore are only worth their face value.

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