50 Cents (Half Dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1979

The obverse features the left-profile portrait of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. It includes the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1979'.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1979
Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)

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Overview

The obverse features the left-profile portrait of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. It includes the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1979'.

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. By 1979, the coin had transitioned from silver to a copper-nickel clad composition due to rising silver prices and was no longer intended for circulation in the same volume as earlier years.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 (Face value in circulated condition; specimens with high mint luster or proof strikes might carry a small premium.)

Care & preservation

To maintain the coin's condition, handle it only by the edges to avoid transferring finger oils. Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin holder or sleeve. Do not attempt to clean the coin, as chemical or abrasive cleaning can significantly reduce its numismatic value.

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