The US 2007 Cent coin, designed by designer Victor David Brenner, marked the transition from the traditional Lincoln portrait to the new series honoring the U.S. presidency. The design, featuring the "Presidency" motif on the reverse, commemorated the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The copper-plated zinc composition reflected ongoing debates over the rising costs of copper, impacting the U.S. Mint’s decision to change the cents metal content.
Politically, the US 2007 Cent was minted during George W. Bush’s presidency, a period of economic instability with rising inflation. The coin’s new design and metal composition reflected the nation’s need for cost-effective currency amid economic pressures, while honoring the legacy of Lincoln.