Today's NY Times contained a really good article about the history, current and future prospects of the Lincoln cent. Penny Foolish By DAVID MARGOLICK Don’t consign our greatest president to a tiddlywink.
Interesting article. It just wouldn't seem right though to see a different president on the coin. This is one coin though I wouldn't mind seeing a symbol of our country instead and then elevate Lincoln to a new coin. Thanks for the link Darryl
That article makes me appreciate my 1909 Lincoln Cent a little more now that i know the story surrounding it's release
Great article. There are only a couple minor errors which is exceptionally good for any newspaper story. It was well researched and there were a couple things I hadn't known in it. It's a shame the writer didn't get into the waste these represent more than he did. There is a huge human toll in using a coin that is wasteful yet this is always overlooked to enrich the few. Perhaps a more fitting thing to put on the coin would be a Congressman stepping out of a limo or special interests handing out money right on the house floor.
Yeah, get rid of the penny, and start striking a fiver. If you think about it, it might be a good idea to get rid of everyone on the coins, including Washington. Then have an Anna Nicole Smith Half Dollar or something like that.
