Yesterday, the third redesigned 2009 Lincoln Cent was launched and released into circulation. This design represents Abraham Lincoln’s Professional Life, which he spent in Illinois from 1830 to 1861. Lincoln is depicted standing before the State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. The reverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Don Everhart. The obverse is […]
2009 Professional Life Penny Coin Exchange Locations
Today, the third redesigned 2009 Lincoln Cent featuring the “Professional Life” design will be released into circulation. The public will have the opportunity to exchange currency for rolls of the newly minted pennies at three different locations. The 2009 Professional Life Cent features a young Abraham Lincoln in professional attire standing before the Illinois State […]
US Mint’s 2009 Lincoln Cent “Professional Life” Two Roll Sets on Sale
Today August 13, 2009 at 12:00 Noon ET, sales of the 2009 Lincoln Cent “Professional Life” Two Roll Sets will begin at the United States Mint. This will represent the third Two Roll Set released for the newly designed Lincoln Cents. To celebrate the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, four different designs are being issued […]
US Mint and Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition
During the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Los Angeles, the United States Mint and Smithsonian Institution announced their plans to develop a traveling numismatic exhibition. The display would draw upon the Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection and the United States Mint’s Heritage Assets. Dr. Brent Class, a director of the Museum said: The […]
National Future Farmers of America Coins
The latest news from the coin legislation front comes in the form of a proposal for commemorative coins issued for the National Future Farmers of America Organization. They will celebrate their 85th anniversary in the year 2012 when the proposed coins would be available. Bills were introduced in the House as H.R. 3464 and the […]
US Mint Offers Julia Tyler First Spouse Gold Coins and Medal
Today, August 6, 2009, sales of the Julia Tyler First Spouse Gold Coins and separate Bronze Medals will go on sale at the US Mint. This will mark the third release of the series for this year and the eleventh release overall. The obverse of the Julia Tyler First Spouse Coin features her portrait. The […]
Third 2009 Lincoln Penny Launch Ceremony in Springfield, Illinois
The launch ceremonies for this year’s four different 2009 Lincoln Cent designs have turned out to be popular events for collectors. After the first event attracted an estimated crowd of 1,500 people, the second event saw approximately double the number of attendees. With the next ceremony planned to take place in a little more than […]
Ronald Reagan Gold and Silver Coins
Should Ronald Reagan appear on United States coins? Before and following the former President’s death there have been legislative proposals suggesting that he should. The latest proposal comes from H.R. 3341 The Ronald Reagan Commemorative Coin Act of 2009. This bill proposes the mintage and issuance of up to 50,000 commemorative gold coins and 300,000 […]
US Mint Offers Guam Quarter First Day Coin Cover
Today, July 28, 2009, sales of the Guam Quarter First Day Coin Cover began at the United States Mint. This will mark the third coin cover released in the series featuring each of the six coins of the 2009 District of Columbia & U.S. Territories Quarters Program. Each coin cover includes two Guam Quarters produced […]
US Mint Offers American Samoa Quarter Bags and Rolls
The United States Mint began offering specially packaged bags and rolls of American Samoa Quarters starting today, July 27, 2009. The American Samoa Quarter is the fourth release of this year’s District of Columbia and United States Territories Quarters Program honoring the jurisdictions of the United States not classified as states. The American Samoa Quarter […]
