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 arching above, the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date 1971 below. The reverse typically depicts 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 arching above, the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date 1971 below. The reverse typically depicts the Presidential Seal.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy, the 1971 issue marked the first year that business-strike half dollars were made of a base metal (copper-nickel) instead of containing silver.

Estimated value

Face value ($0.50) in circulated condition; $1.00 to $3.00 for high-grade uncirculated specimens.

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning the coin as it can damage the surface and lower any collector value. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and handle by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing discoloration.