Lincoln Bicentennial Small Cents (2009)

Zero in on a Numismatic Niche With Affordable Lincoln Bicentennial Small Cents from 2009

When it comes to choosing a personalized Christmas gift for a 10-year-old boy or girl, think beyond toys and clothes, and consider stimulating their minds with a new hobby, such as coin collecting. Giving shiny Lincoln Bicentennial small cents from 2009 is a way to give something special commemorating the year they were born and inspire the child's curiosity. If you are also a coin collector, you've not only created a holiday memory, but now you can share a tradition with your child or grandchild.

Whether you have been active in numismatics for years or you are a novice looking for a fun niche to begin your collection, Lincoln Bicentennial small cents from 2009 are a collectible item. You will find a wide array of reasonably priced Lincoln Bicentennial small cents for sale on eBay.

As with all collectible coins, new and used Lincoln Bicentennial small cents from 2009 come in a variety of certifications. These help to assure you that you are purchasing an authentic coin. The certifications may come from PCGS, NGC, U.S. Mint, ANACS, or ICG. You will also find that collectible Lincoln Bicentennial small cents from 2009 come in either circulated or uncirculated categories. They will designate the mint location, grade, and strike type as well. You may place a high value on the color of a copper-clad coin.

How a Lincoln Bicentennial small cent has been handled will impact its value. Check to make sure the has practiced safe coin handling techniques and storage. They should be able to demonstrate that they have worn latex or cotton gloves when handling or that they only held the coin by the sides. Also, check to make sure the coin has not been cleaned. This will lower the value even to the point of being worth only the face value. Cleaned coins are considered damaged. You will also want to consider the state of the Lincoln Bicentennial small cent. Has it been graded or circulated? Is it a mint coin, proof coin, or specimen coin? Get to know any clues that may point to a counterfeit coin as well. Buying only graded coins will help you avoid fakes.

When shopping for Lincoln Bicentennial small cents from 2009, keep in mind the factors that impact value.

• Grade
• Rarity
• Supply versus demand
• Safe handling of the coin
• Cleaned or not cleaned

The mint that struck the Lincoln Bicentennial small cents in 2009 can impact the value. Certain mints may have struck fewer coins, which means those may become more valuable over time. You can look up the actual number of Lincoln Bicentennial small cents struck in 2009 by the mint to determine the rarity. The mints that made these coins are:

• Philadelphia
• Denver
• San Francisco
• West Point