Kennedy Half Dollar
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1995
Denomination: Half Dollar (50 Cents)
Composition: Copper-nickel clad copper (75% copper, 25% nickel over a 100% copper core)
Brief Description
A circulating U.S. half dollar featuring the profile of President John F. Kennedy.
Historical Significance
The Kennedy Half Dollar series was launched in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy, replacing the Benjamin Franklin half dollar.
Estimated Value
$0.50-$1.00 in circulated grades; $3-$10 in high Mint State (MS65+) grades.
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges only to avoid fingerprints; store in a PVC-free flip or capsule to prevent environmental damage. Never clean the coin as it destroys numismatic value.
Mint Mark
P (visible above the date, indicating the Philadelphia Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Total mintage of 26,496,000 for the 'P' mint mark in 1995. This is a common date.
Weight & Diameter
11.34 grams, 30.61 mm diameter
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
About Uncirculated / Mint State (appears to have strong luster and minimal wear, though the photo is slightly blurry)
Obverse (Front)
Profile of John F. Kennedy facing left. The word 'LIBERTY' is above the head, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is across the neck, and the year 1995 is at the bottom. Designer: Gilroy Roberts.
Reverse (Back)
Modified Presidential Seal featuring an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by 50 stars. 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'HALF DOLLAR' are inscribed. Designer: Frank Gasparro.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Value is primarily driven by condition and luster. As a modern clad coin, only examples in exceptionally high grades (MS67 or better) command significant premiums.
Similar Coins
1964 90% silver Kennedy halves, 1965-1970 40% silver Kennedy halves, and various Bicentennial (1776-1976) versions.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the copper 'sandwich' layer on the edge to confirm it is a clad issue. Counterfeits for this common date are extremely rare.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major widely recognized varieties for the 1995-P, though collectors look for doubling in the legends (DDO/DDR).
Created At: 2026-05-25T03:00:30.998819