Coin Identifier
Kennedy Half Dollar
Half Dollar ($0.50)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States · 1996

The obverse features a left-facing profile of John F. Kennedy with the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1996'. A small 'P' mint mark for Philadelphia is visible above the date.

Country
United States
Year
1996
Denomination
Half Dollar ($0.50)
Metal
75% copper, 25% nickel (Copper-nickel clad copper)

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Overview

The obverse features a left-facing profile of John F. Kennedy with the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1996'. A small 'P' mint mark for Philadelphia is visible above the date.

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated 35th President of the United States. While initially very popular, the coin gradually fell out of general circulation and is now primarily minted for collectors.

Estimated value

$0.50 to $2.00 depending on condition (uncirculated examples may be worth slightly more)

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasives as this can damage the surface and reduce collector value. Store in a PVC-free coin holder or a cool, dry place to prevent tarnishing.