2010 Lincoln Bicentennial Cent - What Will The New Penny Look Like?

There is a big redesign of the Lincoln cent planned for 2010. Here are the 18 designs that were initially released for the new Lincoln Bicentennial pennies.

Two Headed Coins - Are They Rare? Are They Valuable?

The Lincoln-Kennedy penny and two-headed coins that some claim to see are 2 examples of novelty coins. They are not, however, official U.S. Mint coins.

1943 Steel Cents & 1943 Copper Cents Are Popular Among Collectors

Did you hear about the person who claims to have spent a 1943 copper cent? Also, find out a bit about the common 1943 steel cent.

Finding Rare Lincoln Cents In Circulation

Finding rare coins in circulation is hard but not impossible! A famous collector once spent three rare cents in circulation -- and nobody has reported finding them yet! There actually are a few rare Lincoln cents that, if you find one, will be worth much more than one cent.

5 Fun Ways to Collect Lincoln Cents

With some of the ideas here, you will easily be able to start building a Lincoln Cent collection that will be sure to please your eyes AND conform to your budget!

U.S. Mint Releases 2009 Mint Set With Copper Lincoln Cents

The U.S. Mint just released the 2009 uncirculated coin set. This 36-coin set includes the 4 different Lincoln cent designs. The cents in this set are made from the same metal composition the Mint used for cents in 1909: 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.

U.S. Coins Honoring American Landmarks

Many American coins honor American landmarks. The landmarks range from the Lincoln Memorial to Mount Rushmore. All of these coins are available and affordable.

How Much Nickel Is In A Nickel? Is There Silver In Silver Coins? What About Pennies vs Cents?

There is no such thing as a United States penny. There is no silver in circulating U.S. silver coins. And between 1942 and 1945 there was no nickel in U.S. circulated nickels.

Tips For Collecting Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents

After 50 years, the Lincoln Memorial penny is no longer being minted. During the 50 years of the Lincoln Memorial cent (1959-2008), the U.S. Mint made millions of proof Lincoln Memorial cents. Here are tips for collecting Proof Lincoln Memorial pennies.

Third 2009 Redesigned Penny Celebrates Abraham Lincoln's Professional Life

Due to the popularity of the Lincoln Bicentennial cents, it has been difficult for some coin collectors to locate the redesigned pennies in circulation. Part of the reason the Lincoln Bicentennial cent rolls are causing so much attention is that the rolls are being sold only for a limited time and there are household limits imposed on how many rolls you can buy. Currently, the U.S. Mint is limiting orders to just 5 roll sets per household.