The Kennedy half dollar features President John F. Kennedy on the obverse (heads side).
Here’s some additional information about this coin:
- Year of introduction: 1964.
- Purpose: To commemorate President John F. Kennedy after his assassination in 1963.
- Designers:
– The obverse (heads side) was designed by Gilroy Roberts.
– The reverse (tails side) featuring the Presidential Seal was designed by Frank Gasparro.
– The Bicentennial reverse design (1975-1976) was designed by Seth Huntington.
It’s worth noting that while the Kennedy half dollar is still minted, its circulation has decreased significantly since 2002, with many being produced for collectors.
When did they stop making JFK coins?
With mintage numbers remaining low, beginning in 2002, the Kennedy half dollar ceased to be struck for general circulation. Rolls and bags of the current year’s pieces could still be purchased from the Mint, at a premium above face value. Kennedy half dollars began to be produced for general circulation again in 2021.