What is a 2009 Lincoln commemorative coin?
The 2009 Lincoln commemorative coin was issued by the United States Mint in honor of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. These coins feature various designs related to Lincoln's life and presidency, including a symbolic cabin representing his birthplace and images of him as a young lawyer and president. Some versions are made with special metal content, such as a mix of copper, tin, and zinc, or silver and copper for the commemorative one-dollar coin.