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Old 08-14-2019, 10:31 PM
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In 2010, a new design was introduced on the back of the penny: the Union shield. The shield has been used on many medals and currency over the years, including the 2- and 5-cent coins. However, this time it was used to commemorate Lincoln’s preservation of the U.S. as a single country.
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