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Penny (United States coin) facts for kids

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The United States one-cent coin, also called the penny, is a unit of currency. It equals one one hundredth of a United States dollar. The cent's symbol is ¢. Its front has shown the profile of President Abraham Lincoln since 1909, 100 years after his birth. Its back has shown the Union Shield since 2010.

The official name for this coin from the United States Mint is "cent".

Images for kids

  • Lincoln Cents, 1941-1974

    A collection of Lincoln cents from 1941 to 1974. Nearly complete set in a folder. Also features two error coins.

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    Detail of reverse showing Lincoln statue inside the memorial

  • 1794 1C 'Venus Marina' (S-32) (obv)

    Liberty Cap cent, 1794

  • 1811 cent obv

    Classic Head cent, 1811

  • 1850 large cent obverse

    Braided Hair large cent, 1850

  • NNC-US-1858-1C-Flying Eagle Cent

    Flying Eagle small cent, 1858

  • NNC-US-1859-1C-Indian Head Cent (wreath)

    Indian Head cent, 1859

  • 1937-Wheat-Penny-Front-Back

    A 1937 Wheat cent

  • United States penny, obverse, 2002

    Lincoln cent with cameo effect, obverse

  • 1990-issue US Penny obverse 2

    Obverse side of a cent after 17 years of circulation

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Moneda de 1 centavo de Estados Unidos para niños

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