• The Lincoln Penny was first minted in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.

• The obverse shows a portrait of Lincoln by sculptor Victor D. Brenner.

• This was the first circulating coin to feature a real person instead of Lady Liberty.

• The reverse depicts the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

• A small statue of Lincoln can be seen in the Lincoln Memorial.

• This was the first U.S. coin to show the same person on both sides.

• In addition to regular coins for circulation, the U.S. Mint makes a small number of Proof coins each year.

• Proof coins are made for collectors and are not released into circulation. 

• Proofs are highly sought-after because they are the highest quality U.S. coins.

• Each coin is struck multiple times under high pressure to bring out the three-dimensional designs and mirror-like background.

• Due to the painstaking minting process, Proofs are limited editions.

• The coins are not available individually from the Mint but only in official U.S. Proof Sets.

• This collection includes 10 different dates of Proof Lincoln Pennies.

• All coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint and feature the coveted “S” mint mark under the date. 

• There are 10 coins in the collection.  They are .950 copper and .050 tin and zinc.
• The collection comes in a custom display wallet with a Certificate of Authenticity.