Coin Identifier
Kennedy Half Dollar
50 Cents (Half Dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1971

The obverse features a profile of President John F. Kennedy facing left, with the word LIBERTY above him and IN GOD WE TRUST printed across the lower center. The reverse typically features the Presidential Seal.

Country
United States of America
Year
1971
Denomination
50 Cents (Half Dollar)
Metal
Copper-nickel clad copper

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of President John F. Kennedy facing left, with the word LIBERTY above him and IN GOD WE TRUST printed across the lower center. The reverse typically features the Presidential Seal.

Historical significance

Issued to commemorate President John F. Kennedy following his assassination in 1963. The 1971 issue is significant as it marked the first year that the circulation coins were made of base metal (clad) rather than silver content.

Estimated value

$0.50 to $2.00 in circulated condition

Care & preservation

Keep in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasives as this can damage the surface and reduce its collector value. Store in an acid-free holder if preservation is desired.