Kennedy Half Dollar (1964–Present)
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Drescription: The Kennedy Half Dollar, minted from 1964–present, is a 50-cent U.S. coin honoring President John F. Kennedy, featuring his left-facing portrait on the obverse and the Presidential Seal on the reverse. Designed by Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro, it was originally 90% silver in 1964 before transitioning to copper-nickel clad in 1971.
Key Details and Specifications:
Original Composition (1964): 90% silver, 10% copper ((0.3575) oz of silver).
Clad Composition (1971–Present): (75%) copper, (25%) nickel over a pure copper core.
Design (Obverse): Portrait of John F. Kennedy with "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the date.
Design (Reverse): Presidential Coat of Arms (eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows).Designer/Engraver: Gilroy Roberts (obverse) and Frank Gasparro (reverse).
Special Issues: The 1964 "Accented Hair" proof variant is a key collectible. The 1975–1976 Bicentennial coins feature Independence Hall on the reverse.
Although rarely used in daily circulation today, the series remains highly popular with collectors.
Key Details and Specifications:
Original Composition (1964): 90% silver, 10% copper ((0.3575) oz of silver).
Clad Composition (1971–Present): (75%) copper, (25%) nickel over a pure copper core.
Design (Obverse): Portrait of John F. Kennedy with "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the date.
Design (Reverse): Presidential Coat of Arms (eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows).Designer/Engraver: Gilroy Roberts (obverse) and Frank Gasparro (reverse).
Special Issues: The 1964 "Accented Hair" proof variant is a key collectible. The 1975–1976 Bicentennial coins feature Independence Hall on the reverse.
Although rarely used in daily circulation today, the series remains highly popular with collectors.