"Today is important for a number of reasons," said line-stander Matt Lerner, a coin collector from Frederick. This year "is the hundredth anniversary of the Lincoln cent -- the longest-standing coin ever made by the U.S. government." In celebration, the Mint is introducing four new designs throughout 2009. The pennies released yesterday feature a virile, rail-splitting Lincoln on the tail side, instead of the customary Lincoln Memorial."
Source: Washington Post
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