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4" x 4". Plastic. The front features a prominent replica of a 1914 Lincoln Penny. These coasters were distributed as promotional giveaways to banking customers in Denver, Colorado. **Notice on the back that Colorado is abbreviated "COLO." In October 1963, the US Post Offices introduced 2-letter state abbreviations. By 1974-75, the strict shift to the universal 2-letter abbreviation system was almost entirely finalized. ** This replica penny is dated 1914 & stamped on the back "Uncirculated Value" $560.00 which indicates these coasters were given out in the year of 1974. We know that because in that year, a mint condition penny dated 1914 would have been worth $560. The word "uncirculated coin" is a coin that has never been in public commerce as everyday "pocket change." So if you were to find a 1914 penny, it would probably have some wear to it and the value would not be worth what it was worth in 1974. These 10 coasters are in beautiful condition.