The Penny

Selected from the Waterbury Button Company archives as part of the America 250 Collection, a limited edition set celebrating 250 years of American history, handcrafted in Connecticut. The American penny has been in circulation since 1793, making it one of the oldest continuously produced coins in US history. The Lincoln cent, introduced in 1909 to mark his centennial, was the first US coin to feature a real person's portrait, a quiet milestone in how America chose to honor its own. More than two centuries later, the penny remains the most widely handled piece of American currency ever made. In November 2025, the U.S. Mint struck its final circulating penny, ending a 232-year production run, a fitting moment to preserve in this collection. Product Details: • Material: gold-plated brass • Cufflinks come as a set • Diameter: 24 ligne (5/8") • Handmade in Connecticut