Commission Recommends Cent Changes for 2009....could be a color change as well
FatMan
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The following is the direct text from the THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION Interim Report sent to Congress last week. Looks like a Lincoln Commem and 4 new reverse designs for the cent. And they are asking for a color change for the cent (or penny as they call it) as well.
"Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Penny and Commemorative Coin:
The Commission recommends a redesign of the reverse side of the Lincoln
penny in 2009. This redesign should take the form of a series reflecting different
significant locations, themes or events in his life, possibly including the three
“Lincoln States” of Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois, and perhaps extending to
New York (Cooper Union Address), Pennsylvania (Gettysburg Address), and
Washington, DC. If economically feasible, it would be desirable to differentiate
the 2009 penny color from past and future colors; however, we do not recommend
increasing the cost of minting the one cent coin. We believe that a Lincoln
penny series would dramatically highlight important stages of Lincoln’s life and
would appeal to coin collectors and especially to ordinary people as they go
about daily transactions. We will collaborate with the Bureau of the Mint on the
redesign of the penny, and we understand that Congressional support and
legislation may be needed.
In addition, the Commission recommends that a Lincoln Commemorative Coin be
minted in silver and sold to interested members of the public. After careful review of
the requirements and helpful consultations with the Bureau of the Mint, we consider
the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to be the most appropriate and fitting
sponsor, since it has been authorized by Congress to recommend, plan, and
coordinate the national celebration honoring the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth.
We recognize that Congressional legislation will be required to permit a Lincoln
Commemorative coin. There should be no burden on public funds since the
commemorative coins are minted to demand and sponsoring groups receive
surplus funds only after expenses are covered."
"Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Penny and Commemorative Coin:
The Commission recommends a redesign of the reverse side of the Lincoln
penny in 2009. This redesign should take the form of a series reflecting different
significant locations, themes or events in his life, possibly including the three
“Lincoln States” of Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois, and perhaps extending to
New York (Cooper Union Address), Pennsylvania (Gettysburg Address), and
Washington, DC. If economically feasible, it would be desirable to differentiate
the 2009 penny color from past and future colors; however, we do not recommend
increasing the cost of minting the one cent coin. We believe that a Lincoln
penny series would dramatically highlight important stages of Lincoln’s life and
would appeal to coin collectors and especially to ordinary people as they go
about daily transactions. We will collaborate with the Bureau of the Mint on the
redesign of the penny, and we understand that Congressional support and
legislation may be needed.
In addition, the Commission recommends that a Lincoln Commemorative Coin be
minted in silver and sold to interested members of the public. After careful review of
the requirements and helpful consultations with the Bureau of the Mint, we consider
the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to be the most appropriate and fitting
sponsor, since it has been authorized by Congress to recommend, plan, and
coordinate the national celebration honoring the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth.
We recognize that Congressional legislation will be required to permit a Lincoln
Commemorative coin. There should be no burden on public funds since the
commemorative coins are minted to demand and sponsoring groups receive
surplus funds only after expenses are covered."
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W.C. Fields
<< <i>Can someone say "Aluminum"? >>
Alluminum cents would cost more to make then copper coated zinc cents.
I'd love to see the wheat reverse be one of the reverse designs, with VDB on the reverse.
Camelot
<< <i>I'd love to see the wheat reverse be one of the reverse designs, with VDB on the reverse.
Actually, I submitted that very idea when they were open for imput....no luck, apparently. As for the color change, that's unnecessary - just mint the cents out of copper, and they'll change color....to a green shade, especially on the beach!