2009 penny
Coin Deals of the Week:
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This weeks Deal of the week is:
- 2009 Pennies From the mint website. A fair price at $8.95 for the P&D Set. I would pick up a few they should be worth a pretty penny in the future. http://catalog.usmint.gov/
The P&D set. Pick Up a few while they last
Coin of the Week
The 2009 Lincoln Cent:
The birth place cent
The Log Splitter Cent
The Lawyer Cent
The Capitol Construction Cent (the three "c" penny)
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Cent. The Mint has decided to both honor Lincoln and the coin by creating four new reverse designs. The cent has been hard to come by and very few have found their way into circulation. For more information check out the site Lincoln Cent 2009.
Getting your Hands on the 2009 Penny
The newest penny by the roll from the mint
Most people have not even noticed the redesign of the 2009 US Lincoln Cent. They have not noticed because no one has even seen one. They exist only in the hands of collectors and bank reserve vaults. With the recession in full bloom during the release of the “birth place” Lincoln cent many people did not get the chance to see new pennies from the bank. There was a influx of people turning in jars full of pennies to get some extra cash and these coins were wrapped by banks and given out rather than the new cents. There was also a lower demand for pennies because less people were holding pennies at home because of their tight money situations. So with all this many people are asking how do I get the 2009 penny?
Five ways to get the 2009 Penny:
1. Ask for a roll at the bank. Banks hold them in their safes because they are boxed nicely when compared to the loose rolls we bring in. If you simply ask for a roll they may be able to help you out.
2. Order a few rolls from the US Mint site. They are a bit expensive but they are worth every penny.
3. EBAY… collectors have put surplus pennies by the box on Ebay. You can find a way to buy depending on your budget. Expect to pay $10-$15 per roll.
4. Local coin shops. As always your local coin shop may be able to get you some shinny new pennies. Expect to pay a premium here too.
5. Mint Tours. If you are in either Denver, CO or Philadelphia, PA you can go on a mint tour and pick up a few pennies from the gift shop.
What to avoid:
- Presales: if it says “presale” stay away from it!
- Subscription programs: just because the birthplace cent is rare it does not mean all Lincoln cents will be rare.
