Page 56 Museum of Route 66 Lincoln Daily News June/July 2026 The giant penny is on its way! Before the July 11, 2026, grand opening, a giant penny made by Mark Cline will be installed on a concrete base at the Museum of Route 66. The penny will be located outside the building and will be another excellent “selfie” opportunity for travelers on Route 66. Cline spent months creating the penny section by section. To make it look like a penny, he used metallic paint. In dark lettering, Cline stamped Route 66 and 2026 in the bottom right corner. Cline also created the Lincoln donut and several other giants on Route 66 plus made a mold of himself that is displayed in the museum. [Angela Reiners with photos by Scott McCoy]
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