The U.S. half-dollar coin features President John F. Kennedy on the obverse (heads) side. Kennedy has been featured on the half dollar since 1964, shortly after his assassination in 1963. The reverse (tails) side of the current half dollar depicts a design based on the Presidential Seal.
It’s important to note that the half dollar design has changed over time. Before 1964, other designs were featured, including a woman representing Liberty and Benjamin Franklin. For a brief period during 1975 and 1976, the reverse of the half dollar featured Independence Hall in Philadelphia to commemorate the bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is the person on the half dollar coin?
Great question! The person on the obverse (heads) of the half dollar is John F. Kennedy, our 35th president. He’s been on the half dollar since 1964. The design on the reverse (tails) is from the Presidential Seal.
Who is on the 50cent coin?
Thanks for asking. 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.