US Lincoln Memorial Pennies were minted 1909-present – designed by Victor D. Brenner, and features a bust of Abraham Lincoln, “LIBERTY” and “In God We Trust” on the Obverse. Pennies minted prior to 1982 were minted in 95% copper, and 5% zinc or tin – pennies dated after 1982 and are minted in 97.5% zinc with the thin copper layer, which would melt during annealing.These coin earrings are handcrafted from actual US Pennies with assorted dates, pre-1982.Handcrafted, individually unique, carefully worked, and hung from hung from stainless steel, nickel free earring hooks with silicone backings.With time and wear, your earring’s finish will naturally begin to evolve, a quick polish with a jewelry cleaning cloth works great along the way.
