2009 marked a notable year for U.S. cents, as it featured a special series of designs commemorating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. This series included four reverse designs representing different stages of Lincoln's life: his early childhood in Kentucky, his formative years in Indiana, his time as a successful lawyer in Illinois, and his presidency in Washington, D.C. The 1-cent coins from 2009, often referred to as the Lincoln Bicentennial cents, are sought after by collectors, particularly in well-preserved condition and uncirculated rolls. Collecting these coins can provide insights into American history and numismatic artistry.