½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar"
United States · 1971–2025 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1971–2025 |
| Denomination | ½ Dollar |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper (91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel) |
| Gross weight | 11.34 g |
| Fineness | 91.7% base metal |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Gilroy Roberts, Frank Gasparro |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Portrait of John F. Kennedy to the left and the date below
Reverse
Modified presidential seal of the United States of America, a shield with vertical stripes on the chest of an American bald eagle. The eagle holds an olive branch in its right talon and a bundle of thirteen arrows in its left talon and a scroll with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in its beak. A circle of 50 stars surrounds the eagle.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper-nickel clad copper (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel) and weighs 11.34 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" made of silver or gold?
No — the ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" is copper-nickel clad copper (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel), so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" minted?
The ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" was issued 1971–2025.
Who designed the ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar"?
The ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" was designed by Gilroy Roberts, Frank Gasparro.
How big is a ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar"?
It weighs 11.34 g and measures 30.61 mm across and 2.15 mm thick (copper-nickel clad copper (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel)).
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