Tagged: Lincoln Cents

Starting in 1959, The Mint starting stamping the back of the penny with the image of the Lincoln Memorial. The year 1959 was the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. From 1959–1962 the penny was made up of 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc. However, from 1962–1982, the composition of the penny was changed by… Read more »

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to start a coin collection but you’re not sure where to start, here are some tips from the staff at Liberty Coin & Currency. First, choose a series of coins you would like to collect. Start small, with modern coins, before jumping into more rare and valuable… Read more »