Kennedy Half Dollar

Country of Origin: United States of America

Year of Issue: 1974

Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)

Composition: Copper-nickel clad copper (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core)

Kennedy Half Dollar

Brief Description

The obverse features a left-facing profile portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th U.S. President. Above the head is the word 'LIBERTY', below is '1974', and across the base is 'IN GOD WE TRUST'.

Historical Significance

Introduced in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy, the coin was authorized by Congress just over a month after his death. By 1971, the composition was changed from silver to copper-nickel due to rising silver costs.

Estimated Value

$0.50 - $1.00 USD (Face value in circulated condition; higher for uncirculated specimens or those with errors)

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place in an acid-free holder. Do not clean or polish the coin, as chemical cleaning or abrasive scrubbing can significantly reduce its collector value and damage the surface patina.

Created At: 2026-03-29T17:31:06.840859