Penny -

The U.S. penny has undergone significant design and material changes since its inception:

: It currently costs significantly more than one cent to manufacture a single penny. & History : The first pennies

: In 1909, the U.S. Mint redesigned the coin to honor President Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday, marking the first time a real person appeared on a regular-issue U.S. coin. minted until 1857

U.S. Penny | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Currency, & History & History : The first pennies

: The first pennies, minted until 1857, were much larger than modern versions—exceeding the size of a modern quarter.