50 Cents (Half Dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States · 1980

The obverse features a left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy. Above him is the word 'LIBERTY' and below him is the year '1980'. The motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is inscribed across the lower center.

Country: United States
Year: 1980
Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)

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Overview

Historical significance

The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. By 1980, the composition had shifted from silver to a base-metal cladding. This coin remains a popular piece of American numismatic history, representing the transition of US coinage into the modern era.

Estimated value

$0.50 (face value) to $2.00 depending on condition. Examples in pristine uncirculated condition or with rare mint errors can be worth more.

Care & preservation

To maintain the coin's condition, handle it only by the edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin to the surface. Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin flip or archival-safe capsule. Avoid cleaning or polishing the coin, as this can permanently damage its surfaces and significantly reduce its value to collectors.

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