Christina Schutt

Christina Schutt, the Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, dives into the history and symbolism of the penny, particularly its connection to Lincoln. She shares fascinating insights about museum activities involving pennies and an artist's tribute to this American icon. The discussion also explores the penny's declining production, the costs of minting, and Congress’s reluctance to address its fate. Listeners are treated to anecdotes including a penny that ventured to Mars, making the penny's journey all the more intriguing.