To: National CircuitContact: Mark W. Weller, Americans for Common Cents (www.pennies.org); (202) 312-7426 December 14, 2005 – The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on December 13 to honor the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth in 2009, by a vote of 291 to 113, clearing the way for signature by the president.  The Read more about Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Legislation Passes House, Clearing Way for Presidential Signature[…]

To: National Circuit Contact: Mark W. Weller, Americans for Common Cents (www.pennies.org) (202) 312-7426 Legislation to Redesign Lincoln Penny Passes Senate; Creates Presidential $1 Coin Program Similar to 50 State Quarters Program November 21 – The United States Senate passed bipartisan legislation on November 18 that would make historic redesign changes to the reverse side Read more about Legislation to Redesign Lincoln Penny Passes Senate; Creates Presidential $1 Coin Program[…]

To: National Circuit Contact: Mark W. Weller, Americans for Common Cents (www.pennies.org) (202) 312-7426 Legislation Honors 2009 Bicentennial of Lincoln’s Birth with Penny Redesign; Creates $1 Presidential Coin Series May 18 – United States Senators John Sununu (R-NH) and Harry Reid (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation on May 17 reaffirming Congressional interest in making historic changes Read more about Legislation Honors 2009 Bicentennial of Lincoln’s Birth with Penny Redesign; Creates $1 Coin Series[…]

To: National Circuit Contact: Mark W. Weller, Americans for Common Cents (www.pennies.org) (202) 312-7426 Making Every Cent Count: 129 Billion Pennies Processed by Coinstar Adds Up to a “Small Fortune” for Americans July 15 – “Americans continue to maximize the value of their loose change – especially their pennies,”  according to Mark W. Weller, Executive Read more about Making Every Cent Count: 129 Billion Pennies Processed by Coinstar = “Small Fortune” for Americans[…]

To: National Circuit Contact: Mark W. Weller, Americans for Common Cents (www.pennies.org) (202) 312-7426 Building Communities and Improving Lives One Penny at a Time – Charitable Groups Earn Millions Annually Through Penny Drives July 2 – American charities raise money in a variety of ways: annual funding drives, tax-deductible donations, and corporate sponsorship are just Read more about Building Communities and Improving Lives One Penny at a Time – Charities Earn Millions With Pennies[…]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Mark Weller (202) 312-7426 Washington, D.C. — The House of Representatives approved (422-6) on April 27 legislation to create a new circulating dollar coin with images of U.S. Presidents and to redesign the penny in 2009.  The “Presidential $1 Coin Act,” which was introduced by Rep. Mike Castle (R-DE) and Rep. Read more about House Approves Rep. Castle’s Bill to Create Presidental Dollar Coin, Celebrate the Penny[…]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark W. Weller (202) 312-7426 July 15, 2003 — President Bush signed July 14 a bill (S. 858) that would extend the duration of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to 2010.  The Commission, created by an act of Congress in 2000 to pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of President Lincoln, Read more about President Signs Bill to Extend Lincoln Commission, Celebrate the Penny[…]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Weller 800/561-7909 Washington, DC (Feb. 25) President Clinton today signed into law the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Act, an act establishing a 15-member commission to determine how the nation should celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth in 2009 and charging the commission to consider the minting of a Read more about Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Asked to Consider Minting New Penny[…]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark W. Weller (202) 312-7426 February 12, 2003 — “As Americans remember President Lincoln on his 194th birthday, it is appropriate to recognize his immense contributions to the country and a legacy that continues to enrich us daily,” said Mark W. Weller, Executive Director of Americans for Common Cents (ACC).  ACC includes Read more about Celebrating Lincoln and the Penny on His194th Birthday[…]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Mark W. Weller (202) 312-7426 February 4, 2003 — American’s support for the penny continues to rise according to a new poll released by Coinstar.  “The results of Coinstar’s 2003 national poll confirm Americans’ strong affinity for the penny and their sense of thrift during uncertain economic times,” said Mark W. Weller, Read more about Weaker Economy Signals Stronger Penny Support[…]