The 1961 Lincoln Cent with a Memorial Reverse, minted in Denver, is a part of the Lincoln Penny series that was first introduced in 1909. This coin features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the image of the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse, introduced in 1959 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. The 1961 Denver edition is often found in circulation, but higher-grade examples can be collectible, especially in uncirculated condition. The coin is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, giving it a distinct reddish-brown hue.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1961-D (Denver) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1961 Denver