Always in fashion since the 1920s, tie clips are used to secure the tie to the dress shirt. Rest assured your tie will not be blowing in the wind our a coin tie clip. The 1909 "First-Year-of-Issue" Lincoln Wheat-Ear Penny is now well over 100 years old! The Lincoln Wheat-Ear Penny is the first U.S. minted coin to honor an American President. The silver tone 2 1/8 inch long tie clip featuring a genuine United States coin maintains a sleek yet elegant focus to any attire. The coin silver tone clip has a high polished finish. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.