Yes, the United States currently has a half-dollar coin in circulation, although it’s not as commonly seen as other denominations like quarters or dimes.
- Face Value: It’s worth 50 cents.
- Design: The current half-dollar coin features John F. Kennedy on the front (obverse) and the Presidential Seal on the back (reverse).
- History: The half dollar has a long history, dating back to 1794, with various designs throughout the years. Early half dollars featured allegorical images of Liberty.
- Material: Modern half dollars are made of a copper-nickel clad composition. Early half dollars were made of silver, and a 40% silver composition was used briefly in the 1960s.
- Circulation: While half dollars are still legal tender, their production was largely limited to collectors and coin sets between 2002 and 2020 due to reduced demand. However, the U.S. Mint resumed production for general circulation in 2021.
Fun Fact: The half dollar is the largest circulating coin in the United States in terms of both size and weight.
You might not find them in your everyday change as frequently as other coins, but you can still get half dollars in a few ways:
- Banks and Credit Unions: Many banks and credit unions can provide or order rolls of half dollars for customers.
- Coin Dealers: Coin dealers and numismatic shops often have half dollars available, particularly for collectors.
- U.S. Mint: The [U.S. Mint website] sells sets that include half dollars, and sometimes offers them in rolls and bags.
Can you still get half dollar coins at the bank?
Great question! You can find silver half dollars at your local bank, in antique shops or flea markets, or via professional coin dealers.
Are 50cent coins still made?
In 1971, the Mint removed silver from the half dollar and the composition became copper-nickel clad. Since 2002, half dollars have been minted primarily for annual coin sets and other numismatic products. However, the Federal Reserve may still order them for circulation.