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Lincoln Bicentennial cents2009 Penny Value
When worn, every 2009 penny made for circulation (8 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢.
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Every 2009 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 2009 Birth and Early ChildhoodPhiladelphia · 284.8 million made1¢worn
- 2009 Formative YearsPhiladelphia · Included in the 376,000,000 2009 total; not counted separately.1¢worn
- 2009 PresidencyPhiladelphia · 129.6 million made1¢worn
- 2009 Professional LifePhiladelphia · 316 million made1¢worn
- 2009 Formative Years Doubled Die ReversePhiladelphia · Included in the 376,000,000 2009 total; not counted separately.
- 2009-D Birth and Early ChildhoodDenver · 350 million made1¢worn
- 2009-D Formative YearsDenver · 363.6 million made1¢worn
- 2009-D PresidencyDenver · 198 million made1¢worn
- 2009-D Professional LifeDenver · 336 million made1¢worn
- 2009-S Proof Birth and Early ChildhoodSan Francisco · Proof · 2,995,615 made
- 2009-S Proof Formative YearsSan Francisco · Proof · 2,995,615 made
- 2009-S Proof PresidencySan Francisco · Proof · 2,995,615 made
- 2009-S Proof Professional LifeSan Francisco · Proof · 2,995,615 made
- 2009 Satin Finish Birth and Early ChildhoodPhiladelphia · Satin finish · 784,614 made
- 2009 Satin Finish Formative YearsPhiladelphia · Satin finish · 784,614 made
- 2009 Satin Finish PresidencyPhiladelphia · Satin finish · 784,614 made
- 2009 Satin Finish Professional LifePhiladelphia · Satin finish · 784,614 made
- 2009-D Satin Finish Birth and Early ChildhoodDenver · Satin finish · 784,614 made
- 2009-D Satin Finish Formative YearsDenver · Satin finish · 784,614 made
- 2009-D Satin Finish PresidencyDenver · Satin finish · 784,614 made
- 2009-D Satin Finish Professional LifeDenver · Satin finish · 784,614 made
The 4 proof and 8 satin-finish pennies listed here were sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find them in change.
How to tell them apart
- Doubling on the tails-side lettering of the Formative Years design: 2009 Formative Years Doubled Die Reverse
Mint marks
2009 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Questions
How much is a 2009 penny worth?
When worn, every 2009 penny made for circulation (8 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Where is the mint mark on a 2009 penny?
2009 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Is a 2009 penny silver or copper?
2009 pennies are copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc with a thin copper coat; about 2.50 g). They contain no silver.
How many 2009 pennies were made?
Recorded mintages for 2009 pennies made for circulation: 2009 Penny, Birth and Early Childhood 284.8 million, 2009 Formative Years Penny 376.0 million, 2009 Penny, Presidency 129.6 million, 2009 Penny, Professional Life 316.0 million, 2009-D Penny, Birth and Early Childhood 350.0 million, 2009-D Penny, Formative Years 363.6 million, 2009-D Penny, Presidency 198.0 million and 2009-D Penny, Professional Life 336.0 million, about 2.4 billion in all.
Is a 2009 penny rare?
No. About 2.4 billion were made for circulation, so a normal 2009 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.
What 2009 penny errors are worth money?
Known 2009 varieties and errors include the 2009 Formative Years Doubled Die Reverse. Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.