Coin Identifier
Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar
Half Dollar ($0.50)

Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)

The obverse features a profile of President John F. Kennedy with the dual date '1776-1976'. The reverse (not shown) depicts Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

Country
United States of America
Year
1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)
Denomination
Half Dollar ($0.50)
Metal
Copper-nickel clad copper (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core)

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of President John F. Kennedy with the dual date '1776-1976'. The reverse (not shown) depicts Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

Historical significance

Issued to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United States' independence. It is unique for bearing a dual date and a special reverse design chosen through a national competition.

Estimated value

$0.50 to $2.00 (in circulated condition; higher for uncirculated or silver proof versions)

Care & preservation

To maintain value, avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives. Handle by the edges to prevent oils from skin transferring to the surface, and store in a PVC-free coin holder or album.