Coin Identifier
Kennedy Half Dollar
Fifty Cents ($0.50)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States · 1979

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.

Country
United States
Year
1979
Denomination
Fifty Cents ($0.50)

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Overview

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 & preservation

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.