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Half dollar (United States coin)

CountryUnited States
DenominationHalf dollar
Value0.50
UnitU.S. dollar
Mass Troy Oz0.365
Mass11.340
Diameter Inch1.205
Diameter30.61
Thickness Inch0.085
Thickness2.15
Edge150 reeds
Composition91.67% Cu
8.33% Ni
Years Of Minting1794 � present
Catalog Number-
Obverse2005 Half Dollar Obv Unc P.png
Obverse DesignJohn F. Kennedy
Obverse DesignerGilroy Roberts
Obverse Design Date1964
Reverse2005 Half Dollar Rev Unc P.png
Reverse DesignPresidential Seal
Reverse DesignerFrank Gasparro
Reverse Design Date1964

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Half dollar coins have been produced nearly every year since the inception of the United States Mint in 1794. Sometimes referred to as the fifty-cent piece, the only U.S. coin that has been minted more consistently is the cent.


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