50 Cents (Half Dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States · 1971

The obverse features a left-facing profile portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. The word 'LIBERTY' is inscribed around the top, and 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is positioned near the bottom above the date 1971.

Country: United States
Year: 1971
Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)

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Overview

Historical significance

Introduced in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy, the Kennedy Half Dollar replaced the Franklin Half Dollar. 1971 marked the first year that the circulation strikes were transitioned from silver-clad to the current copper-nickel clad composition due to rising silver prices.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 (Standard circulated specimens are generally only worth face value; higher-grade uncirculated or proof versions can fetch a premium).

Care & preservation

To preserve its condition, handle the coin only by its edges to avoid transfer of skin oils. Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin holder or capsule. Do not clean or polish the coin, as this can cause permanent surface damage and significantly reduce collector value.

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