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What is the value of a 2009 US cent?

The value of a 2009 US cent, also known as a penny, is one cent. It is the smallest unit of currency in the United States and is produced by the United States Mint. The cent coin is composed of 95% copper and 5% zinc, with a diameter of 19.05 mm and a weight of 2.5 grams. It features the portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse side and the Union Shield on the reverse side. The 2009 US cent has a face value of one cent and is widely used for small transactions and is commonly found in circulation.