New Look For Lincoln Penny   WASHINGTON - The U.S. Mint unveils the penny’s first makeover in 50 years - a series of four coins commemorating the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln. 
The coins are set to go into circulation next year.The unveiling ceremony will be held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington this morning at 9 a.m. Chicago time.
Images of the new 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Coin designs will be available at that same hour.
In 2009, the United States Mint will put into circulation a series of four different one cent coins in recognition of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent.
While the obverse (heads side) will continue to bear the likeness of President Lincoln currently on the penny, the reverse (tails side) will change to bear four different designs, each representing a different phase in the life of Abraham Lincoln. The aspects of his life to be honored will be Lincoln's birth in Kentucky, his formative years in Indiana, his professional life in Illinois and his Presidency in Washington, D.C.
The first redesigned penny will be issued on the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, February 12, 2009. The remaining redesigned pennies will be released at intervals throughout 2009. Birth and Early Childhood in Kentucky Reverse CHICAGO (U.S. MINT) -- Designer: Richard Masters
Sculptor: Jim Licaretz
Description: This reverse features a log cabin that represents Lincoln’s humble beginnings in Kentucky. Formative Years in Indiana Reverse CHICAGO (WBBM) -- Designer: Charles Vickers
Sculptor: Charles Vickers
Description: This reverse depicts a young Lincoln educating himself while working as a rail splitter in Indiana. Professional Life In Illinois Reverse  CHICAGO (WBBM) -- Designer: Joel Iskowitz Sculptor: Don Everhart Description: This reverse depicts the young professional Abraham Lincoln in front of the State Capitol in Illinois.  CHICAGO (WBBM) -- Designer: Susan Gamble Sculptor: Joseph Menna Description: This reverse features the half finished United States Capitol dome.
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