Cents
In February 1857, the United States Congress passed a law that started the production of small cents. These became known as Flying Eagle Cents (dated 1856 to1858). Though the designs were not issued for long, these 88% copper cents launched as one of the most popular denominations in U.S. coinage.
Since then, the only other designs featured on pennies are the Indian Head and President Abraham Lincoln. Today, Lincoln Cents feature the former President’s portrait on the obverse with a shield on the reverse. Contrary to popular belief, today’s pennies are mostly composed of zinc instead of copper.
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