The series officially concluded in 2025, marking the END of their production!

Following a directive from President Trump and the U.S. Treasury's announcement in May 2025, the U.S. Mint placed its final order for penny blanks, with production projected to cease by early 2026. Regardless of its future, the U.S. cent from 1909 to 2025 tells a compelling story of American coinage, adapting through wars, economic shifts, and evolving national identity.

The United States one-cent coin, commonly known as the penny, has undergone significant transformations from 1909 to the present day, reflecting changes in American history, technology, and economic conditions. The year 1909 marked a pivotal moment with the introduction of the Lincoln Cent, replacing the Indian Head Cent. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the obverse featured a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth. This was the first time a real person, rather than an allegorical figure, appeared on a circulating U.S. coin. The initial reverse design featured two wheat stalks, giving rise to the popular "Wheat Penny" nickname.

From the very first 1909 Wheat Ears penny to the modern 2025 Union Shield design, this set brings together key examples of every major Lincoln cent style, composition, and portrait change housed in a premium, full-color educational display folder.

A Century of Change in One Collection

No other U.S. coin reflects America’s cultural, artistic, and economic evolution like the Lincoln cent. This collection highlights every major design transition, from the classic Wheat Ears reverse to the Lincoln Memorial era, the 2009 Bicentennial series, and the modern Union Shield.

Coins Included

This set contains 20 authentic Lincoln cents, each representing a distinct decade or important design milestone:

1. 1909 First Wheat Ears Reverse

2. 1910’s Penny

3. 1920’s Penny

4. 1930’s Penny

5. 1940’s Penny

6. 1943 Steel Penny

7. Shell Case Penny (1944–1946) – Made from recycled WWII shell casings

8. 1950’s Penny

9. 1960’s Penny

10. 1970’s Penny

11. 1980’s Penny

12. 1982 Copper Penny – Last year of the original copper alloy

13. 1990’s Penny

14. 2009 Early Childhood Reverse

15. 2009 Formative Years Reverse

16. 2009 Professional Life Reverse

17. 2009 Presidency Reverse

18. 2010’s Penny

19. 2020’s Penny

20. 2025 Penny (Modern Union Shield)

Educational Display Folder

The durable, full-color presentation folder includes:

• A detailed history of the Lincoln cent and its evolution

• A decade-by-decade layout featuring each coin’s placement

• Beautiful imagery of the Lincoln Memorial

• Secure protective holders for long-term display

A Gift and Collectible That Lasts a Lifetime

Perfect for:

✓ New collectors
✓ Students and educators
✓ American history enthusiasts
✓ Anyone who loves classic U.S. coinage

Celebrate over 100 years of American heritage with this stunning, easy-to-display collection, from the first Wheat Ears cent to the 2025 Union Shield.