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2020-D
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 4,007,600,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-854 |
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The 2020-D Lincoln Shield cent was struck at the Denver Mint with a mintage of over four billion pieces. Denver's output exceeded Philadelphia's, as both facilities ramped up production to address the national coin shortage triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruption to coin circulation patterns was severe enough that many retail stores posted signs asking customers to pay with exact change or use electronic payment methods.
The Denver Mint operated under pandemic safety protocols that included social distancing measures, mask requirements, and modified shift schedules. Despite these constraints, the facility maintained high production levels throughout the year. The 2020-D cent, like all Shield cents, weighs 2.5 grams and is composed of copper-plated zinc. The enormous mintage ensures that these coins will remain common for decades, though they document an extraordinary year in American numismatic and social history.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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