Coin Identifier
Kennedy Half Dollar
50 Cents (Half Dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1972

The obverse features a profile portrait of President John F. Kennedy facing left with the inscription 'LIBERTY' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and the date '1972'. The reverse features the Great Seal of the United States.

Country
United States of America
Year
1972
Denomination
50 Cents (Half Dollar)
Metal
Copper-nickel clad copper

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Overview

The obverse features a profile portrait of President John F. Kennedy facing left with the inscription 'LIBERTY' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and the date '1972'. The reverse features the Great Seal of the United States.

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. By 1972, the coin's composition had changed from silver to a copper-nickel clad to conserve precious metal, reflecting the shift away from silver in American circulating coinage.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $1.00 (Face value unless in high-grade uncirculated condition or possessing a rare mint error)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning the coin as chemical or abrasive cleaners can permanently damage the surface and reduce its numismatic value. Use PVC-free coin holders for long-term storage.