2009 Lincoln Cent – Formative Years : A Collector’s Guide.
The 2009 Lincoln Cent is part of a four-coin series released to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
Each coin features a different design representing a significant period in Lincoln's life. The "Formative Years" design, released in 2009, represents Lincoln's early years in Indiana, from 1816 to 1830.
The obverse of the 2009 Lincoln Cent features the traditional portrait of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor David Brenner.
The 2009 Lincoln Cent is composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, which is the standard composition for modern pennies. The coin weighs 2.5 grams and has a diameter of 19.05 millimeters.
The 2009 Lincoln Cent was issued in large quantities, with billions of coins minted across different U.S. Mint facilities.
The Formative Years design represents Lincoln's childhood in Indiana, emphasizing his early education and humble beginnings.
As with any coin, the value of the 2009 Lincoln Cent – Formative Years is heavily influenced by its grade.
In addition to the standard business strike version, the U.S. Mint also issued proof and satin finish versions of the 2009 Formative Years coin.