Exploring the Value and History of the Penny

What color is the penny?

• Gold

• Silver

• Brown

• Black

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What material is the penny primarily made from?

• Nickel

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Steel

Who is featured on the front of the penny?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

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In what year was Abraham Lincoln elected as President?

• 1800

• 1824

• 1861

• 1776

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What does the back of the older penny feature?

• The Union Shield

• Mount Rushmore

• The Lincoln Memorial

• The Liberty Bell

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What is depicted on the back of the new penny?

• The White House

• The Union Shield

• The Capitol Building

• The Liberty Bell

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