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2009 LINCOLN CENT LEGISLATION
Steve
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On December 13th the US Congress passed legislation on new Presidential coins and other coins and bullion. One of the items was the coinage for the one hundred anniversary of the Lincoln Cent. Here is the legislation:
TITLE III--ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL 1-CENT COIN REDESIGN
SEC. 301. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, was one of the Nation's
greatest leaders, demonstrating true courage during the Civil War, one of
the greatest crises in the Nation's history.
(2) Born of humble roots in Hardin County (present-day LaRue County),
Kentucky, on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln rose to the Presidency
through a combination of honesty, integrity, intelligence, and commitment to
the United States.
(3) With the belief that all men are created equal, Abraham Lincoln led
the effort to free all slaves in the United States.
(4) Abraham Lincoln had a generous heart, with malice toward none, and
with charity for all.
(5) Abraham Lincoln gave the ultimate sacrifice for the country he
loved, dying from an assassin's bullet on April 15, 1865.
(6) All Americans could benefit from studying the life of Abraham
Lincoln, for Lincoln's life is a model for accomplishing the `American
dream' through honesty, integrity, loyalty, and a lifetime of education.
(7) The year 2009 will be the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln.
(8) Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky, grew to adulthood in Indiana,
achieved fame in Illinois, and led the nation in Washington, D.C.
(9) The so-called `Lincoln cent' was introduced in 1909 on the 100th
anniversary of Lincoln's birth, making the obverse design the most enduring
on the nation's coinage.
(10) President Theodore Roosevelt was so impressed by the talent of
Victor David Brenner that the sculptor was chosen to design the likeness of
President Lincoln for the coin, adapting a design from a plaque Brenner had
prepared earlier.
(11) In the nearly 100 years of production of the `Lincoln cent', there
have been only 2 designs on the reverse: the original, featuring 2
wheat-heads in memorial style enclosing mottoes, and the current
representation of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
(12) On the occasion of the bicentennial of President Lincoln's birth
and the 100th anniversary of the production of the Lincoln cent, it is
entirely fitting to issue a series of 1-cent coins with designs on the
reverse that are emblematic of the 4 major periods of President Lincoln's
life.
SEC. 302. REDESIGN OF LINCOLN CENT FOR 2009.
(a) In General- During the year 2009, the Secretary of the Treasury shall
issue 1-cent coins in accordance with the following design specifications:
(1) OBVERSE- The obverse of the 1-cent coin shall continue to bear the
Victor David Brenner likeness of President Abraham Lincoln.
(2) REVERSE- The reverse of the coins shall bear 4 different designs
each representing a different aspect of the life of Abraham Lincoln, such
as--
(A) his birth and early childhood in Kentucky;
(B) his formative years in Indiana;
(C) his professional life in Illinois; and
(D) his presidency, in Washington, D.C.
(b) Issuance of Redesigned Lincoln Cents in 2009-
(1) ORDER- The 1-cent coins to which this section applies shall be
issued with 1 of the 4 designs referred to in subsection (a)(2) beginning at
the start of each calendar quarter of 2009.
(2) NUMBER- The Secretary shall prescribe, on the basis of such factors
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the number of 1-cent coins
that shall be issued with each of the designs selected for each calendar
quarter of 2009.
(c) Design Selection- The designs for the coins specified in this section
shall be chosen by the Secretary--
(1) after consultation with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
and the Commission of Fine Arts; and
(2) after review by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
SEC. 303. REDESIGN OF REVERSE OF 1-CENT COINS AFTER 2009.
The design on the reverse of the 1-cent coins issued after December 31,
2009, shall bear an image emblematic of President Lincoln's preservation of
the United States of America as a single and united country.
SEC. 304. NUMISMATIC PENNIES WITH THE SAME METALLIC CONTENT AS THE 1909
PENNY.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall issue 1-cent coins in 2009 with the
exact metallic content as the 1-cent coin contained in 1909 in such number
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate for numismatic purposes
SEC. 305. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.
It is the sense of the Congress that the original Victor David Brenner
design for the 1-cent coin was a dramatic departure from previous American
coinage that should be reproduced, using the original form and relief of the
likeness of Abraham Lincoln, on the 1-cent coins issued in 2009.
Passed the Senate November 18, 2005.
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As a Lincoln cent collector, I look forward to getting ALL these coins in 2009. It is a great set to have and I encourage everyone to keep filling those slots in the Set Registries or in your holders. Steve
TITLE III--ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL 1-CENT COIN REDESIGN
SEC. 301. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, was one of the Nation's
greatest leaders, demonstrating true courage during the Civil War, one of
the greatest crises in the Nation's history.
(2) Born of humble roots in Hardin County (present-day LaRue County),
Kentucky, on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln rose to the Presidency
through a combination of honesty, integrity, intelligence, and commitment to
the United States.
(3) With the belief that all men are created equal, Abraham Lincoln led
the effort to free all slaves in the United States.
(4) Abraham Lincoln had a generous heart, with malice toward none, and
with charity for all.
(5) Abraham Lincoln gave the ultimate sacrifice for the country he
loved, dying from an assassin's bullet on April 15, 1865.
(6) All Americans could benefit from studying the life of Abraham
Lincoln, for Lincoln's life is a model for accomplishing the `American
dream' through honesty, integrity, loyalty, and a lifetime of education.
(7) The year 2009 will be the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln.
(8) Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky, grew to adulthood in Indiana,
achieved fame in Illinois, and led the nation in Washington, D.C.
(9) The so-called `Lincoln cent' was introduced in 1909 on the 100th
anniversary of Lincoln's birth, making the obverse design the most enduring
on the nation's coinage.
(10) President Theodore Roosevelt was so impressed by the talent of
Victor David Brenner that the sculptor was chosen to design the likeness of
President Lincoln for the coin, adapting a design from a plaque Brenner had
prepared earlier.
(11) In the nearly 100 years of production of the `Lincoln cent', there
have been only 2 designs on the reverse: the original, featuring 2
wheat-heads in memorial style enclosing mottoes, and the current
representation of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
(12) On the occasion of the bicentennial of President Lincoln's birth
and the 100th anniversary of the production of the Lincoln cent, it is
entirely fitting to issue a series of 1-cent coins with designs on the
reverse that are emblematic of the 4 major periods of President Lincoln's
life.
SEC. 302. REDESIGN OF LINCOLN CENT FOR 2009.
(a) In General- During the year 2009, the Secretary of the Treasury shall
issue 1-cent coins in accordance with the following design specifications:
(1) OBVERSE- The obverse of the 1-cent coin shall continue to bear the
Victor David Brenner likeness of President Abraham Lincoln.
(2) REVERSE- The reverse of the coins shall bear 4 different designs
each representing a different aspect of the life of Abraham Lincoln, such
as--
(A) his birth and early childhood in Kentucky;
(B) his formative years in Indiana;
(C) his professional life in Illinois; and
(D) his presidency, in Washington, D.C.
(b) Issuance of Redesigned Lincoln Cents in 2009-
(1) ORDER- The 1-cent coins to which this section applies shall be
issued with 1 of the 4 designs referred to in subsection (a)(2) beginning at
the start of each calendar quarter of 2009.
(2) NUMBER- The Secretary shall prescribe, on the basis of such factors
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the number of 1-cent coins
that shall be issued with each of the designs selected for each calendar
quarter of 2009.
(c) Design Selection- The designs for the coins specified in this section
shall be chosen by the Secretary--
(1) after consultation with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
and the Commission of Fine Arts; and
(2) after review by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
SEC. 303. REDESIGN OF REVERSE OF 1-CENT COINS AFTER 2009.
The design on the reverse of the 1-cent coins issued after December 31,
2009, shall bear an image emblematic of President Lincoln's preservation of
the United States of America as a single and united country.
SEC. 304. NUMISMATIC PENNIES WITH THE SAME METALLIC CONTENT AS THE 1909
PENNY.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall issue 1-cent coins in 2009 with the
exact metallic content as the 1-cent coin contained in 1909 in such number
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate for numismatic purposes
SEC. 305. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.
It is the sense of the Congress that the original Victor David Brenner
design for the 1-cent coin was a dramatic departure from previous American
coinage that should be reproduced, using the original form and relief of the
likeness of Abraham Lincoln, on the 1-cent coins issued in 2009.
Passed the Senate November 18, 2005.
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As a Lincoln cent collector, I look forward to getting ALL these coins in 2009. It is a great set to have and I encourage everyone to keep filling those slots in the Set Registries or in your holders. Steve
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Looks like a redesign after 2009 is over....
SEC. 303. REDESIGN OF REVERSE OF 1-CENT COINS AFTER 2009.
The design on the reverse of the 1-cent coins issued after December 31,
2009, shall bear an image emblematic of President Lincoln's preservation of
the United States of America as a single and united country.
Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?
The design on the reverse of the 1-cent coins issued after December 31,
2009, shall bear an image emblematic of President Lincoln's preservation of
the United States of America as a single and united country. "
Is this another perpetual design similar to the Virginia Nickel?
The name is LEE!
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<< <i>So if I read it right, we have the State Quarters Program extended through 2009, except using smaller, 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin planchets? >>
HUH?
<< <i><< So if I read it right, we have the State Quarters Program extended through 2009, except using smaller, 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin planchets? >> >>
<< <i>HUH? >>
Read the legislation, focus on the mention of four different US States, and give it some thought. Just another lame attempt to tell a story by glorifying states (and appeasing members of Congress) rather than the accomplishments of President Lincoln.
"The Secretary of the Treasury shall issue 1-cent coins in 2009 with the
exact metallic content as the 1-cent coin contained in 1909 in such number
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate for numismatic purposes "
<< <i>What about the exact metalic contenet as 1909?
"The Secretary of the Treasury shall issue 1-cent coins in 2009 with the
exact metallic content as the 1-cent coin contained in 1909 in such number
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate for numismatic purposes " >>
Looks like there will be both zinc and copper pennies in 2009. With four separate designs each, that's at least eight coins for the type collector to amass.
I wouldn't mind it at all, if the bill was coupled with cent elimination legislation. A last hurrah for the penny in 2009, and then no more.
Russ, NCNE
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SEC. 304. NUMISMATIC PENNIES WITH THE SAME METALLIC CONTENT AS THE 1909
PENNY.
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Sheeze, even Congress can't keep 'penny' and 'cent' straight.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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<< <i>What about the exact metalic contenet as 1909?
"The Secretary of the Treasury shall issue 1-cent coins in 2009 with the
exact metallic content as the 1-cent coin contained in 1909 in such number
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate for numismatic purposes " >>
Looks like there will be both zinc and copper pennies in 2009. With four separate designs each, that's at least eight coins for the type collector to amass.
I wouldn't mind it at all, if the bill was coupled with cent elimination legislation. A last hurrah for the penny in 2009, and then no more. >>
What will the '09 proof set look like!?!
5 dollars, 4 cents, maybe 4 TY II cents ... "proof set, volume 1, 2 & 3" for $800 USD...
Just a thought.
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<< <i>Sheeze, even Congress can't keep 'penny' and 'cent' straight. >>
They're just using the same terminology that the Mint does. From their 2004 Annual Report glossary of terms:
CIRCULATING COINS
The penny, nickel, dime, quarter-dollar, half-dollar and one-dollar coins used in daily commerce. The Federal Reserve System distributes circulating coins into the economy.
I think it's only numismatists who get hung up on the difference. I've gone over to the other side, and happily call them "pennies" now.
<< <i>The design on the reverse of the 1-cent coins issued after December 31,
2009, shall bear an image emblematic of President Lincoln's preservation of
the United States of America as a single and united country.
>>
What do they want, a depiction of a Union soldier bayonetting a Confederate soldier?
CG
4 P-Mint Circulation Strikes (Copper Plated Zinc) for commerce
4 D-Mint Circulation Strikes (Copper Plated Zinc) for commerce
4 P-Mint Satin Finish Strikes (Copper Plated Zinc or 95% Copper) for mint sets
4 P-Mint Satin Finish Strikes (Copper Plated Zinc or 95% Copper) for mint sets
4 S-Mint Proofs (95% Copper)
20 Versions!
Assumes all will be full relief....
Assumes Mint Sets will have only zinc or copper
Assumes proofs will be 95% copper only
If any of these are wrong the number goes up
Assumes Satin Finish will continue on mint sets
If this is wrong the number will go down by 8
<< <i>Boy, Congress sure does not fail to screw up everything, and I mean everything, it does. >>
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<< <i>The whole multiple reverse within a year thing bugs me. Didn't like the idea with the nickels and don't like it with the cents. If you want to change it, just change it and leave it be. >>
Once again Cladiator, I agree with you. I'm not sure if I understand all of this... There will be four different reverses made out of two different metals, totaling 16, plus proofs correct? and all designs will be in High relief? Then after 2009 the obverse will remain the same, and the reverse will ...?
But at least the ORIGINIAL obv. strike will be there..again, should make a heck of a proof especially brilliant.. Something we have not seen before!
WS
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<< <i>Boy, Congress sure does not fail to screw up everything, and I mean everything, it does. >>
Welcome to the Libertarian Party. >>
<< <i>What will the '09 proof set look like!?!
5 dollars, 4 cents, maybe 4 TY II cents ... "proof set, volume 1, 2 & 3" for $800 USD... >>
Don't forget, if they can finally get the extention of the State quarters for the territories you'll also have 6 territory quarters too. You think the proof set is bad, think about the mint set, expecially if it has both metals in it.
16 cents, 2 nickels, 2 dimes, 12 quarters, 2 halves and 10 dollars = 44 coins. So what a $60 - $70 mint set direct from the mint?
JUST SAY
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<< <i>What about the exact metalic contenet as 1909?
"The Secretary of the Treasury shall issue 1-cent coins in 2009 with the
exact metallic content as the 1-cent coin contained in 1909 in such number
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate for numismatic purposes " >>
Looks like there will be both zinc and copper pennies in 2009. With four separate designs each, that's at least eight coins for the type collector to amass.
I wouldn't mind it at all, if the bill was coupled with cent elimination legislation. A last hurrah for the penny in 2009, and then no more. >>
Ok so I reread this thread... I didnt see anything about minting these using zinc planchets like some people suggested...
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