In 1909, the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, a 2¢ commemorative went on sale. The stamp was issued both perforate and imperforate, as well as on experimental paper, the scarce #369. Higher rag content, added for durability, caused the paper to look bluish-gray. 1909 was also the first year of the Lincoln penny.
In 1909, the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, a 2¢ commemorative went on sale. The stamp was issued both perforate and imperforate, as well as on experimental paper, the scarce #369. Higher rag content, added for durability, caused the paper to look bluish-gray. 1909 was also the first year of the Lincoln penny.