Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is featured on two different U.S. currency denominations: the penny and the five-dollar bill.
The penny, also known as the one-cent coin, features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse (front) side. The image is based on a photograph of Lincoln taken in 1864 by Anthony Berger, a photographer from New York. The portrait is surrounded by the words “In God We Trust,” “Liberty,” and the year of minting.
The reverse side of the penny features a design of the Lincoln Memorial, a national monument located in Washington D.C. that was built in honor of President Lincoln. The design includes the words “United States of America” and “E Pluribus Unum,” which means “out of many, one.”
Lincoln is also featured on the five-dollar bill, which is commonly referred to as a “Lincoln.” The front side of the bill features a portrait of Lincoln, along with the words “In God We Trust” and “United States of America.” The back side of the bill features a design of the Lincoln Memorial, similar to the penny.
The image of Lincoln on the five-dollar bill was first introduced in 1914, as part of a redesign of U.S. currency that aimed to make the bills more difficult to counterfeit. The original design featured Lincoln’s portrait on one side and a design of the U.S. Capitol building on the other. In 1929, the design was updated to include the Lincoln Memorial on the back side of the bill.
It is worth noting that the image of Lincoln on both the penny and the five-dollar bill has been updated over the years to reflect changes in technology and design trends. For example, in 2010, the U.S. Mint introduced a new penny design that featured a more detailed portrait of Lincoln, along with a union shield and the words “E Pluribus Unum.” Similarly, the design of the five-dollar bill has been updated several times over the years, with changes to the border, font, and security features.
In addition to his presence on U.S. currency, Lincoln is also honored in many other ways throughout the country. His image can be found on statues, monuments, and buildings, and his legacy is celebrated on Presidents’ Day, which is observed on the third Monday in February each year. Lincoln is widely regarded as one of the greatest Presidents in U.S. history, and his leadership during the Civil War and his efforts to end slavery have made him an enduring symbol of American freedom and democracy.