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Get Your Rolls Of The New Penny Directly From The U.S. Mint

The new penny features a Union shield on the reverse and Lincoln on the obverse.

Rolls of the new penny are now available. You can buy them directly from the United States Mint.

The 2010 Lincoln cent features a redesigned reverse.

Now, instead of the Lincoln Memorial, we see a Union shield representing President Lincoln’s leadership in restoring our union in the face of the Civil War.

The new penny has been in circulation since early 2010, but with roll quantities now readily available, you’ll be able to add plenty of examples to your coin collection.

Check out these insider tips to get rolled coins from banks.

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