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RELEASE DATE: August 13,2009

United States Mint Launches Third Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Coin at Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The United States Mint launched the third 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Coin today on the grounds of Springfield's historic Old State Capitol.  The new coin, placed into circulation today, bears a reverse (tails side) design that honors Abraham Lincoln's professional life in Illinois. ...

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2009 American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin Update — Annual production of United States Mint American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins is required by law.  As a result, The United States Mint is presently developing a production and launch schedule to determine the earliest possible release of these coins through the Authorized Purchaser network.

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