Kennedy Half Dollar
Country of Origin: United States
Year of Issue: 1979
Denomination: Fifty Cents ($0.50)
Composition: Copper-nickel clad copper (Outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel, bonded to a core of pure copper)
Brief Description
The obverse features a left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy with the word 'LIBERTY' above his head, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' across the bottom, and the date '1979'. The reverse (not shown) typically features the Presidential Seal.
Historical Significance
The Kennedy Half Dollar was created shortly after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 as a memorial to his presidency. At the time of this 1979 minting, the coin had transitioned from silver to base metal cladding due to rising silver costs.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 (depending on condition; circulated examples are generally worth face value)
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing the coin as this can cause microscopic scratches and reduce its value for collectors. Handle by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints.
Created At: 2026-02-24T21:25:10.306705