The specific individual featured on a fifty-cent coin depends on the country of issue. Here are some examples:
- In the United States , the half-dollar (50-cent coin) currently features a profile of President John F. Kennedy on the front (obverse).
- In Australia , the current 50-cent coin features King Charles III on the obverse, with the Coat of Arms on the reverse. From 1969 to 2023, the coin featured Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
- In Canada , the Canadian fifty-cent coin currently depicts the profile of King Charles III, with the Coat of Arms of Canada on the reverse. Queen Elizabeth II was featured on Canadian fifty-cent coins from 1953 to 2022.
- In the United Kingdom , the standard 50 pence coin also features King Charles III on the obverse, and the Royal Arms on the reverse. Queen Elizabeth II was featured on these coins from 1969 to 2022.
- In India , the 50 paise coin (which is equivalent to 50 cents) has featured different individuals over the years. For example, some commemorative issues have depicted Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi.
In summary, the specific individual on a fifty-cent coin depends on the currency issuing country and the particular design series.
Who is the person on the 50 cent coin?
Since 1964, the half dollar depicts the profile of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse and the seal of the president of the United States on the reverse.
Who is the lady on the half dollar?
The Capped Bust half dollar is the third version of the half dollar produced by the US Mint. It features Lady Liberty on its obverse once again, but with a few subtle changes. The first new element is its namesake, the cap that Lady Liberty now wears on her head.
Why is John F. Kennedy on the half dollar?
The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 to commemorate President John F. Kennedy after his assassination in 1963. The half dollar has a rich history beginning in 1794. From 1794 to 1947, half-dollars were made of silver and decorated with an allegorical image that symbolized liberty on the obverse.