The U.S. Mint has officially released the new 2010 U.S. Cent during a ceremony at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois.? The 2010 Cent is noteworthy because it represents a change in reverse design for the venerable coin, which has borne the image of the Lincoln Memorial on it reverse ("tails" side) for 50 years.
In 2009, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Cent, and the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, the U.S. Cent had four different reverse designs, each issued about three months apart.? Starting this year, the penny reverse depicts the union shield.? The thirteen stripes represent the 13 colonies that formed the original Union.? The upper portion of the shield represents the Federal Government, which is supported by the unity of the States.
The new permanent Lincoln cent reverse was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Associate Designer Lyndall Bass, and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna.? The 2010 Cents have been released to the Federal Reserve System for distribution to banks, and should appear in circulation in coming weeks.
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