April 1 Is National One Cent Day

Who was responsible for designing the very first penny introduced in 1787?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

What was featured on the redesigned penny released to the public in 1793?

• President Lincoln

• The Statue of Liberty

• The bust of a Native American

• An eagle

What material was the penny almost completely made of after its redesign in 1793?

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

• Zinc

Which of the following was NOT a design featured on the penny over time?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The bust of a Native American

• The face of Thomas Jefferson

• An eagle

What is the primary material used in the penny today?

• Zinc

• Copper

• Nickel

• Iron