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02-12-2009, 07:35 AM
United States Mint Launches First Redesigned Lincoln One-Cent Coin in 50 Years at Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace
02-11-2009 10:00 PM
http://www.usmint.gov/images/pressroom/default.jpg HODGENVILLE, Ky. - The United States Mint launched the first redesigned one-cent coin (penny) in 50 years in a ceremony today-the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The redesigned Lincoln penny, released into circulation today, features a log cabin on the coin's reverse (tails side), emblematic of Lincoln's humble roots in Kentucky.
"The new Lincoln cent is a milestone moment for the United States Mint and for our country," said United States Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart. "The coin is a tribute to a humble man who rose to great heights living by principles of honesty, integrity and loyalty, principles that never go out of fashion. More importantly, Americans will forever hold dear Lincoln's legacy - an enduring Nation, united in the pursuit of equality for all."
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02-11-2009 10:00 PM
http://www.usmint.gov/images/pressroom/default.jpg HODGENVILLE, Ky. - The United States Mint launched the first redesigned one-cent coin (penny) in 50 years in a ceremony today-the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The redesigned Lincoln penny, released into circulation today, features a log cabin on the coin's reverse (tails side), emblematic of Lincoln's humble roots in Kentucky.
"The new Lincoln cent is a milestone moment for the United States Mint and for our country," said United States Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart. "The coin is a tribute to a humble man who rose to great heights living by principles of honesty, integrity and loyalty, principles that never go out of fashion. More importantly, Americans will forever hold dear Lincoln's legacy - an enduring Nation, united in the pursuit of equality for all."
More... ( http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=992 )