Fifty Cents (1/2 dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States · 1993

The obverse features a profile bust of President John F. Kennedy, facing left, with the inscription "LIBERTY" above, "IN GOD WE TRUST" below his chin, and the year "1993" at the bottom. The reverse typically depicts the Presidential Seal.

Country: United States
Year: 1993
Denomination: Fifty Cents (1/2 dollar)
Metal: Copper-nickel clad copper (91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel)

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Overview

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964, shortly after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, as a memorial to the popular president. Its release created high demand among the public, and it quickly became a collector's item. Initially minted in 90% silver, its composition changed to 40% silver in 1965 and then to copper-nickel clad copper in 1971, due to rising silver prices. The 1993 issue is part of the clad coinage series.

Estimated value

For a 1993 Kennedy Half Dollar in circulated condition, the value is typically its face value, "$0.50". Uncirculated coins might fetch slightly more, around "$1.00" to "$3.00", depending on the mint mark and specific condition.

Care & preservation

To preserve the coin's condition, handle it by the edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin. Store it in a cool, dry place, ideally in an acid-free holder, flip, or slab designed for coin collecting. Avoid cleaning the coin, as this can often decrease its numismatic value.

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