The 2008 Lincoln Cent features a design change on the reverse side, transitioning from the traditional Memorial design to the newly introduced "Union Shield" design. The Memorial Reverse, which depicts the Lincoln Memorial, was part of a series that began in 1959. The 2008 coin is notable for being the last year the Memorial design was minted before the redesign, making it a significant collectible for numismatists and collectors focused on U.S. coinage, particularly those interested in the history and evolution of the Lincoln Cent.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
2008-D (Denver) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 2008 Denver
2008-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 2008 Philadelphia
2008-S (San Francisco) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 2008 San Francisco