# 1909 S VDB > Virtual penny collection game simulating real-world coin hunting. (iPhone/iPad app by Danny Aijala.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1909-s-vdb/id910014015 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Danny Aijala](https://appshunter.io/developer/408470761) - Category: Games, Action - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.39/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 13 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2014-09-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1909-s-vdb/id910014015/reviews.md ## What is 1909 S VDB? 1909 S VDB is a penny collection game where the object is to collect all 305 Lincoln pennies in circulation from 1909 to 2020. The odds of getting a particular penny are based on how old the penny is, where the penny was minted, and the quantity produced. When I was a kid, my mom would take me to the bank to buy rolls of pennies so that I could sift through them looking for rare pennies. I would get 20 rolls at a time, hoping to find new pennies to add to my collection. This game is the result of me wanting to relive that experience and hopefully let others experience the joy of coin collecting. I added a few mini games involving pennies where you can try to earn a few more penny rolls if you run out. • Game Center support for Leaderboards. • Play for Free for as long as you like. • Free penny rolls every 24 hours. I hope you enjoy playing 1909 S VDB. NOTE: You may disable in-app-purchases on your device using the Settings application. ## Key features - Collect 305 Lincoln pennies - Odds based on rarity - Mini-games to earn rolls - Daily free penny rolls - Game Center leaderboards - Free to play ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 20 Wheat Penny Rolls | $2.99 | one-time | | 20 Penny Rolls | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1909-s-vdb/id910014015/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Rarity update? *2022-05-13* I really enjoy this game. I have always wished i could play a coin roll hunting simulator because as I have gotten older, real coin roll hunting has become a bit dull. I love the little minigames but I feel like wheaties are way too common. Of course the reason wheat pennies are so rare even though their mintages are just as big is because of all the people collecting them, so if I had a box of pennies that had 10 wheaties a roll I’d be in heaven, but of course because this is a simulation, it makes finding the wheaties not as exciting. Normally I’d be fine with that because I’d focus on trying to find the ultra rare key dates, however a few days ago I found TWO 1931-S’s and a 1924-D in the same roll. I’d only opened around 15 total rolls too. Because of this it feels a bit more tedious than fun Maybe if there is a way to add rarity multipliers on the back end for wheat pennies and key dates, that would shake things up. And of course since this is just a casual thing, if other people prefer the current spawn rates, there could be different “difficulties”… all just my opinion of course. I identify so much with the story and i appreciate you for making this game, just my two cents ### 5/5 — King *2021-04-25* I’m the top dawg. Just wait. ### 1/5 — 1909 S VDB *2020-11-23* My family use to collect pennies when I was a kid now my brother and I can see who gets them again. I enjoy this. I really enjoy this app. I’m still playing with my brother. I’ve had problems since the last update... I was at 303, he was at 302 I did the update and the game was gone. I reloaded it and started again (I had 246). The next day I went to play and I had no pennies and only 5 rolls. I grumble and played them. The next day after playing I had 89 pennies. PLEASE PLEASE HELP. Can you fix this so I can take it back up to 5 stars. Thank You. I got the latest update and now I can only see half the screen... somethings still not working right. Help. Thank you 11-23-20 It’s still not working right and I still have only a half screen. I took a picture of it and tried to put it here so you could see it and the app would not let me. Please Help. Thank you **Developer response:** I’m sorry you are having problems. Try resetting the App by going to menu / settings / reset. Unfortunately, all data will be lost and you will be starting over. I have never seen the issue you are seeing. ### 5/5 — Play for free as long as you like! *2020-05-16* Great game, and I love the personal story in the description! What more can you want out of the medium of games than to share a human experience and add it to our collective conscious? I would suggest moving the coin to the right a little from your touch point so I could look at it while dragging into collection, and a pop up text letting me know if it’s new, and a ! next to new ones I haven’t viewed in my collection, and what if there was a wishing well event where you could toss coins in the well? ### 4/5 — Developer fixed issue *2020-04-22* This is a fun game, but I think that there are too many wheat pennies in the game. Other than that I think this game is very fun, but please add some ocasional Indian head pennies. Well that’s all, The developer fixed the issue there was so thank you for that. You can not find a game like this anywhere else on the App Store. **Developer response:** Version 1.0.9 fixes this issue, but unfortunately, you will need to start over by going to menu / settings / reset. Sorry for this, but some of the libraries I am using broke with a recent iOS version update. ### 5/5 — Amazing! Almost as exciting as playing with real pennies, minus all the hassle! *2017-05-11* I would like to remind the reader that this is time we will never get back. ### 5/5 — fun game *2015-08-17* Fun & entertaining....wish I could find penny rolls with this many wheaties!! ### 5/5 — Game review *2015-06-26* Game is really fun and addicting. I love it!!!! ## Frequently asked questions about 1909 S VDB ### What is 1909 S VDB? 1909 S VDB is a free-to-play game where players collect virtual Lincoln pennies from 1909 to 2020. The game simulates the experience of finding rare coins based on their age, mint location, and production quantity. ### How do I get more penny rolls in 1909 S VDB? You can earn more penny rolls by playing the included mini-games or by receiving free penny rolls every 24 hours. The game also offers in-app purchases for additional rolls. ### Does 1909 S VDB have ads? No, 1909 S VDB does not contain advertisements. The game is free to play and offers optional in-app purchases. ### What devices support 1909 S VDB? 1909 S VDB is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up. ### How often is 1909 S VDB updated? The latest version of 1909 S VDB is 1.0.11, which was last updated on December 16, 2023. This indicates the game receives periodic updates. ### Can I disable in-app purchases in 1909 S VDB? Yes, you can disable in-app purchases for 1909 S VDB on your device through the Settings application. This allows you to play the game without making any purchases. ### What is the goal of 1909 S VDB? The primary objective of 1909 S VDB is to collect all 305 unique Lincoln pennies that were in circulation from 1909 to 2020. Players aim to complete their virtual collection. ### Does 1909 S VDB have multiplayer? 1909 S VDB supports Game Center for leaderboards, allowing players to compare their collection progress with others. However, it does not feature direct multiplayer gameplay. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.11 — 2023-12-16 Updated to work with iOS 17. ### 1.0.9 — 2020-04-07 • Fix for v1.08 where 2020 pennies were impossible to collect. • Fix for v1.07 where penny collection was not saving correctly. A third party library I was using broke. I sincerely apologize to existing players, as this update will cause you to start over. If you experience problems, try menu/settings/reset ### 1.0.8 — 2020-04-06 • Fix for penny collection not saving correctly. A third party library I was using broke. I sincerely apologize to existing players, as this update will cause you to start over. If you experience problems, try menu/settings/reset ### 1.0.7 — 2015-01-30 • Fix a bug that was not giving players their initial 20 rolls of pennies. ### 1.0.6 — 2015-01-19 Minor Bug Fixes ## Apps similar to 1909 S VDB | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Storm Wings](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-wings/id6449685884) | 3.3 (3) | Free | Games | | [Snake Fairy Riches Slots](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-fairy-riches-slots/id6761460357) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Human LCD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-lcd/id6535687658) | — | Free | Games | | [Wild West Survival: Zombie FPS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-west-survival-zombie-fps/id1550579380) | 4.5 (1,517) | Free | Games | | [Demolition Car](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demolition-car/id1524491320) | — | Free | Games | | [Di Balls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/di-balls/id1495820000) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Danny Aijala - [Germaphobe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germaphobe/id589548583) - [mine4miles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine4miles/id795892915) - [Cell BloX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-blox/id985472075) - [Piggy Banked!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggy-banked/id6741088293) - [Hold, Draw, Win!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-draw-win/id6755499501) All apps by Danny Aijala: https://appshunter.io/developer/408470761 ## Related topics [1909 s vdb](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/1909-s-vdb) · [danny aijala](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/danny-aijala) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-03.*