Penny redesign

In conjunction with the centennial of the Lincoln penny, the US mint has commissioned four re-designs of the penny. The new pennies will be released throughout the year and each depicts a different stage of Lincoln's life. 

The first two, which have already been released: The first is commemorating his birth and early childhood in Kentucky from 1809-1816. The second is his formative years in Indiana from 1816-1830. When released, people waited in lines to get them and they have been flying off the shelves of the treasury. 

The two remaining pennies include his professional life in Illinois from 1830-1861 and his presidency in Washington from 1861-1865.  

More information can be found at http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/lincolnredesign/index.cfm?flash=no. Keep your eyes peeled to see if you can get your hands on these hot commodities! 

Welcome!

Hi there! This is the first of many entries to come detailing my journey in writing and publishing my first book, The Power of a Penny. I am so excited to share my experience with all of you and learn all about your stories of how a penny has impacted your lives! I'll keep you up-to-date as we get closer to my book's release date and share what inspired this book, fun-facts about the penny, and other penny-related fun. If you are interested in ordering copies of this book or have any questions, please e-mail powerofapenny@gmail.com.

Enjoy!