Penny Wisdom Penny History | Penny History and Facts |
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For over two centuries, the penny's design has symbolized the spirit of the nation, from Liberty to Lincoln. The penny was first authorized to be minted by the government in 1787, with Benjamin Franklin suggesting its original design. Paul Revere, a noted blacksmith, supplied some of the copper for the one cent coins minted during the 1790's. Over the years the penny has been an integral part of the American experience.
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Lincoln In His Own Words
If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend. - Abraham Lincoln
News from the US Mint
New 2009 Penny Designs
Lincoln Bicentennial
In celebration of Abraham Lincoln's upcoming birthday bicentennial in 2009, the United States Mint plans to issue four new versions of the penny, to be released on a rotating basis.
More information about the Lincoln Bicentennial is available here.
Penny Fundraising
Many corporations, national charities, schools, and local philanthropies have realized the worth of the penny. Through the use of point-of-sale collections and competitive penny fundraisers, these groups have turned thousands of idle pennies into real dollars for everything from college scholarships to housing for the homeless. These fundraisers clearly demonstrate the true value of the penny.
More information is available here
Our Kids Making a Difference With Pennies
How To Conduct a Penny Fundraising Drive
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1301 K Street NW Suite 600, East Tower Washington, D.C. 20005-3364
Phone (800) 561-7909 | Fax (202) 408-6399
Americans for Common Cents is a broad based and informal coalition of charitable organizations, historians, coin collectors and those involved in penny production who share a common interest in the penny's history and continued circulation.
