* Some say the penny isn’t important, but the history of the penny might change their mind. Lincoln’s 100th birthday, the makeup of the penny, and the expensive composition have caused many changes to the penny. Lincoln’s 100th birthday has caused one of the biggest changes of all.
In 1909, the Lincoln penny came to be because of Lincoln’s 100th birthday. The author states, “The strong desire to celebrate Lincoln's 100th birthday overcame this sentiment.” The desire to honor his birthday gave people the idea to put his face on the penny. People no longer opposed historical figures being on the penny. There have been many other changes. In addition, the makeup of the penny ended up being changed as well. In paragraph four it states,
In 1909, the Lincoln penny came to be because of Lincoln’s 100th birthday. The author states, “The strong desire to celebrate Lincoln's 100th birthday overcame this sentiment.” The desire to honor his birthday gave people the idea to put his face on the penny. People no longer opposed historical figures being on the penny. There have been many other changes. In addition, the makeup of the penny ended up being changed as well. In paragraph four it states,