National One Cent Day
What do Benjamin Franklin, mind your company, April 1st, and National One Cent Day have in common? The answer is a penny, which we recognize on National One Cent Day. The penny is the penny.
In 1787, the United States first issued a one-cent coin made by a private mint. The United States first issued a one-cent coin. Benjamin Franklin invented it. "Mind Your Company" reads one side, while the other reads "We Are One." The Fugio cent was made of 100% copper, larger than today's penny, and was widely known as the Fugio cent.
The United States Mint first appeared in 1792, but it wasn't until 1792 that it was first established. Collectors today recognize the first coins struck by the newly established mint as Chain cents, or Flowing Hair Chain Cents. On one side of the coin, there was a circle of 13 links of chain representing the 13 colonies. An image of a woman with flowing hair, otherwise known as Liberty, was on the reverse.
In the 1850s, the one-cent coin was reduced in size to make the currency more accessible and easier to handle. The mint made the Flying Eagle cent with a wreath on the reverse side in 1856.'s
In 1859, the Indian Head cent was introduced, but it was quickly replaced with the Indian Head cent, which quickly became popular and remained in circulation for decades.
Today's one-cent coin is made of copper and zinc, and has carried President Abraham Lincoln's image since 1909. The Lincoln Memorial was on display from 1959 to 2008. In 2009, Lincoln's 200th birthday featured various scenes from his life, and the Union Shield, a permanent reverse, was introduced in 2010. The Union Shield was a new, permanent reverse.
How to celebrate #nationalonecentday.com
- The penny has a long history, according to study
- Save your cents. Each penny saved accumulates over time
- Share your penny collection..
- On social media, use the hashtag #NationalOneCentDay to post
One cent FAQ
Q. Is the United States the only country to have one cent currency?
A. No. A. No. A. No. One-cent coins are used in other countries. A one-cent coin in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and a large portion of Europe have a one-cent coin that is equal to 1/10 of their equivalent dollar.
Q. Is the US penny the lightest coin made by the US Mint? Q. Is it the right coin made by the US Mint?
A. No. A. No. A. No. At 2.268 grams, the dime is lighter. The US penny weighs in at 2.5 grams.
Q. Has the penny ever been made from copper and zinc?
A. No. A. No. A. No. The United States Mint struck pennies made from steel for one year during World War II. The mint used steel to produce "silver" pennies coated in zinc due to increased demand for copper in 1943.
