Happy Birthday, Abe!
By: Jess | February 12, 2009 | Category: Fun
I can't imagine being 200 years old!
Not many people live that long, and you have to be pretty special to have your 200th birthday celebrated long after you're gone. But Abraham Lincoln was that kind of guy.
So to celebrate his 200th birthday in style, the U.S. Mint is releasing four new pennies at three-month intervals throughout the year. The first goes into circulation today, so be on the lookout for it over the next few weeks as you dig into your pockets for spare change.
If you want a sneak peek at the new penny designs and to learn more about the designers you can check them out here.
Each scene depicts something memorable from Lincoln's life
The first shows his childhood in Kentucky.
The second is school-age years in Indiana.
The third, his professional life in the Senate in Illinois.
And the fourth, his presidency in D.C.
Are you looking forward to the new pennies or will you miss the classic Lincoln penny?
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