The 1980 Denver Mint 1 Cent coin, commonly referred to as a penny, is a collectible item within the United States coinage series. This coin features the Lincoln design on the obverse and the Union Shield on the reverse. Collectors often seek out rolls of this coin type for the sake of completeness in their collections, as well as for potential variations in minting errors or different die varieties that may enhance the coin's value. The Denver Mint produced a significant amount of these pennies, making them generally less rare but still popular among enthusiasts.