Kennedy Half Dollar

Country of Origin: United States

Year of Issue: 1984

Denomination: 50 cents (Half Dollar)

Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad (Outer layers: 75% copper, 25% nickel; Inner core: 100% copper)

Kennedy Half Dollar

Brief Description

Obverse features a left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy with the words LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date 1984. The reverse (not shown) typically features the Presidential Seal.

Historical Significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. By 1984, the coin had transitioned from silver to a copper-nickel clad composition and was primarily used for circulation, although it was becoming less common in daily commerce.

Estimated Value

$0.50 - $2.00 (Face value in circulated condition; higher or premium for uncirculated or high-grade mint specimens)

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place within an acid-free coin holder or sleeve. Avoid cleaning or polishing the coin, as this can cause micro-abrasions that significantly lower its numismatic value.

Created At: 2026-04-05T12:08:24.446033