Have You Heard Of The 2009 Cent Delay?

New Penny Circulation Will Be Delayed
by Susan Headley

The U.S. Mint is gearing up for the most exciting cent release in 50 years, the Lincoln Log Cabin penny, which is the first of the four new penny designs for 2009. However, don't expect to be seeing this coin in circulation anytime soon. Because of the economy, distribution to the banks has been delayed. More info here


Busy Week Ahead for the U.S. Mint

It will be a very busy week for the U.S. Mint in the next seven days, with three coin releases coming up. Two of them are very high-profile coins, including the first of the new Lincoln Cent designs, (the Log Cabin Penny , and the Lincoln Commemorative Dollar . The third coin, launching on Feb. 16 (Presidents Day) is the William Henry Harrison Presidential dollar. Both Lincoln coins officially go on sale tomorrow, (Thursday) Feb. 12, but as of right now, the only one that you will be able to buy on the Mint's Web site is the Lincoln Commemorative - assuming you can snag one before they sell out!


Lincoln Commemorative Dollars

Later this year, in late Spring or early Summer, the Mint will issue a special set containing the Lincoln Commemorative Dollar and the four 2009 Lincoln Cents struck in copper. This set will be limited to 50,000 units. I think everyone expects this one to be an instant sellout, but if the economy keeps tanking, the price might make the key difference.
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