New Lincoln penny designs unveiled

In the first change in 50 years, the penny will have four new designs, each depicting different stages of Lincoln's life.

For the first time in 50 years, the penny is getting redesigned, with four versions coming next year to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, the U.S. Mint announced Monday.

While the coin will continue to depict Lincoln's likeness on the front, the reverse side will bear one of four new designs, the Mint said. Read More >>