The 1982 Lincoln Cent, also known as the Memorial Reverse, features the image of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse. This year is significant in numismatics due to the transition from a predominantly copper composition (95% copper) to a zinc composition (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper), which began in mid-1982. Collectors often seek both varieties, as the copper version was minted until mid-year and the zinc version was produced thereafter. The 1982 Lincoln Cent is widely collected for its historical context and its differences in metal composition.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1982 1c Zinc Large Date RD 1c Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1982 Philadelphia
1982-D 1c Bronze Large Date RD 1c Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1982 Denver