First Penny: The first U.S. penny was minted in 1793. It was larger than today's penny and was made of pure copper.
Abraham Lincoln: The face of President Abraham Lincoln has been on the penny since 1909 to honor his 100th birthday.
One Cent: A penny is worth one cent, and it's the smallest denomination of U.S. currency.
Lincoln Memorial: The back of the penny features the Lincoln Memorial, a monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to President Lincoln.
Four Designs: There have been four different designs on the back of the penny: the wheat penny (1909-1958), the Lincoln Memorial (1959-2008.
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Lucky Penny: Some people believe finding a penny heads up brings good luck!
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Penny Toss: In some countries, like the United Kingdom, people play a game called "penny toss" where they try to flip a penny and land it on a specific spot.
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Penny Press Machine: At tourist attractions, you can find machines that flatten pennies and imprint them with a special design as a souvenir.
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Penny Drive: Pennies are often collected in penny drives to raise money for charities and causes.
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Collecting Pennies: Collecting pennies and other coins is a hobby called numismatics. Some people collect rare or old pennies as a hobby!