A Rare Coin: 2009 Log Cabin Penny

The year 2009 saw a significant change in the way pennies were minted, with the introduction of new designs and limited production. The Lincoln Cent series, which has been in circulation since 1909, received four redesigned coins that year. Among these was the 2009 log cabin penny, one of the rarest coins in the collection.

Each penny is wrapped in special United States Mint coin paper featuring the new design, along with a 'P' or 'D' indicating its mint of origin and '50¢', representing its face value. The set includes one roll of 50 coins minted at Philadelphia and another roll of 50 coins struck at Denver.

The scarcity of these pennies can be attributed to production cuts across all circulating coins due to the US recession. In fact, penny production in 2009 dwindled to just 2,354,000,000, a significant decrease from previous years. For those interested individuals who cannot find Presidency cents in change or at local banks, two-roll sets are currently available from the US Mint for $8.95.

The table below illustrates the mintages of the 2009 Lincoln Cent designs, with the log cabin penny ranking as one of the rarest:

| Design | Mintage |

| --- | --- |

| 2009-P | 198,000,000 |

| 2009-D | 129,600,000 |

| Total | 327,600,000 |

Despite their popularity among coin collectors, the demand for these pennies in daily commerce is limited due to the large number of older coins that were hoarded and subsequently returned to circulation. As a result, the log cabin penny remains one of the most sought-after coins among collectors.

The rarity of this coin makes it a valuable addition to any collection, and those interested in acquiring it would do well to act quickly before supplies run out.

Penny 2009 log cabin