- Penny | U. S. Mint
The penny was one of the first coins made by the U S Mint after its establishment in 1792 The design on the first penny was of a woman with flowing hair symbolizing liberty The coin was larger and made of pure copper, while today’s smaller coin is made of copper and zinc Liberty stayed on the penny for more than 60 years
- Penny FAQs | U. S. Mint
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the penny, which ceased to be minted for circulation in 2025
- Circulating Coins | U. S. Mint
Circulating coins are produced by the United States Mint for everyday transactions They are also included in the United States Mint’s annual coin sets, which are the staple of coin collecting The nickel, dime, and quarter are today's circulating denominations As of 2025, pennies are no longer produced for circulation but can be found in collectible sets
- Coin Specifications | U. S. Mint
The penny was one of the first coins made by the U S Mint after its establishment in 1792 Today, it is made from copper-plated zinc and features President Lincoln on the obverse and the Union Shield on the reverse The one-cent coin is made exclusively for collectible sets Learn more
- History of U. S. Circulating Coins | U. S. Mint
The story of U S circulating coins began long before the opening of a national mint in 1792 Before national coinage, a mix of foreign and domestic coins circulated, both during the Colonial Period and in the years following the Revolutionary War After Congress established the U S Mint in 1792, the Mint struggled for many years to produce enough coins Finally, production numbers grew to
- Semiquincentennial Coins: US 250th Anniversary Medals | U. S. Mint
Celebrate America’s 250th with official Semiquincentennial coins medals One-year-only designs, 24k gold sets dual-date quarters Shop the US Mint
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- Circulating Coin Images | U. S. Mint
Download high-resolution images of circulating coins including the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter for use in news publications
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