The U.S. Penny What is so great about “Penny” anyway? Let’s take a closer LOOK! Check out “Penny”! With help of a magnifying glass, can you find the following characteristics of a penny? •President’s Face •Motto (What is a motto?) •Monument (What is a monument?) •In God We Trust •Mint • The Artist’s Initials (What is a mint?) (Hint: Look on back near the shrubbery.) •Date •United States of America ‘Words to know about “Penny” Monument: (noun) Any place or region officially designated as having special interest or significance, and maintained and preserved by the government. (American Heritage Dictionary, 1976) Penny Puzzler: What is the name of the monument that appears on the back of the U.S. penny? ‘Words to know about “Penny” Mint: (noun) A place where the coins of a country are manufactured by authority of the government. American Heritage Dictionary, 1976) Did you know? The United States has four mints. They are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Denver, Colorado; Washington D.C; and West Point, New York. Pennies are made at the Denver and Philadelphia mints only. A ‘”D’” or “P” on the penny tells you which mint produced the penny. Penny Puzzler: What is the mint of the penny in front of you? ‘Words to know about “Penny” Motto: (noun) A brief sentence, phrase, or single word used to express a principle, goal, or ideal. (American Heritage Dictionary, 1976) Did you know? ‘”E Pluribus Unum,” which means “one of many” is our national motto. Penny For Your Thoughts: True or False. The Lincoln penny was the first cent on which appeared the words “In God We Trust.” More Penny Puzzlers WITH MATH! Figure It Out! The president whose face appears on the U.S. penny celebrated the 100th anniversary of his birth in 1909. What year was he born? Did you figure it out? Use your answer to help solve the next problem Æ More Penny Puzzlers WITH MATH! Figure It Out! The monument that appears on the reverse side of the U.S. penny was built to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the president’s birth. What year was the monument built? I Remember “Penny”! “ It’s hard to believe but in the 1930s and 1940s you could buy candy with one penny!” What else do you think your parents or grandparents could do with one penny when they were young? RECORD THEIR ANSWERS WITH THE ‘PENNY INTERVIEW ACTIVITY’! Flying Eagles Many Pennies! Wheat LOOK and SEE! MORE PENNY PUZZLERS! Comparing a regular penny U.S. penny toLincoln Head what differences do you see? a ‘Wheat Cent,” STEEL “Penny” ART! Artists design money! Engravers create money with fine detail! You TOO can be a “Penny Artist”! Design Your Own Penny!.