New Penny Shows Lincoln Reelin' in the Years

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Where and when will the pennies be released. I have asked at the bank every week and still they are saying that they haven't heard anything about them. Please let me know what is going on.
Thank You

Brenda Wright of GA 7:20PM February 25, 2009

Waste of money we don't have, especially right now.

amc of CA 7:01PM February 12, 2009

I totally agree. Congress was upset with the automakers excessive spending and now they're doing the same. WHAT IS THE POINT? I understand the significance of Lincoln's role in American history, but why on earth would the Feds spend so much money during a recession. They were arguing way back at the beginning of the recession about whether or not to get rid of the penny, because it's WORTHLESS. It costs more to make it that it's worth, and now they're redesigining and making NEW WORTHLESS PENNIES!!! Who's idea was this anyway?

kristine of LA 1:44PM February 12, 2009

I do not keep my pennies. It would be easier if prices ended in five or ten cents, since it is a waste to make a penny anyway

Dan of IL 12:13PM February 12, 2009

you people are not bright. the face side of the coin, the side with "in god we trust" is not changing.

Rambo of CA 9:30PM February 11, 2009

let's not down grade the penny, it is here to stay. And I love the idea of new pennies, yay me.

mary of NY 6:37PM October 09, 2008

I noticed they have taken off "In God We Trust" from the new pennies. I didn't see any mention of this. I wonder who made that decision?

Neva of IL 10:40PM October 03, 2008

round all taxes to a nickel
solve the national debt

mike olsberg of CA 3:41PM September 29, 2008

I love 2centsworth. If monetary stimulus will help God help us all financially.

WV of RI 10:25PM September 27, 2008

I am going to go out on a limb here, but I am pretty sure they started redesigning the penny well before this past month when the economy took a major nosedive....also they have to come up with something for the people at the mint to do - maintaining jobs there is important too.
Lastly, the front of the penny is to remain very similar - don't think they removed in GOD we trust?!?

the tim of IN 8:53PM September 26, 2008