The 1997 Lincoln Cent features the Memorial reverse design, which was used from 1959 until 2008, commemorating the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Coins minted in Denver are marked with a "D" mintmark. The Lincoln Cent is composed primarily of copper-plated zinc since 1982, while earlier versions were made of 95% copper. The 1997 Lincoln Cent is part of the regular circulating coinage and is a common collectible among numismatists.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1997-D 1c RD 1c Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1997 Denver