Who is featured on a 50 cent coin can vary depending on the country or currency system being referred to. Here are a few examples:
- In the United States , the fifty-cent piece, commonly called the “half dollar”, features a portrait of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse (heads side). This design has been in circulation since 1964.
- In Australia , the obverse of the 50 cent coin traditionally features the reigning monarch. It has featured Queen Elizabeth II (1969–2023) and now features King Charles III (2024–present). The reverse of the coin depicts the Australian Coat of Arms.
- The Canadian 50 cent coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. Some older versions of the coin feature the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada on the reverse.
- In the Eurozone , the design of the 50 cent coin can vary depending on the country of issue. For example, the Netherlands 50 cent coin in the first series depicted Queen Beatrix, while in the second series, it depicts King Willem-Alexander. France has recently introduced a new 50 cent coin featuring Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie. Other European countries feature various symbols or figures on their 50 cent coins, such as the Kyrenia ship in Cyprus, the Brandenburg Gate in Germany, or Nikola Tesla in Croatia.
- In New Zealand , the 50 cent coin features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the HMS Endeavour, Captain Cook’s ship, on the reverse.
- In South Africa , the 50 cent coin has depicted various figures, including Jan van Riebeeck and Charles Swart.
- In India , commemorative 50 paise coins (equal to 0.50 Indian Rupee) have featured Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and other symbols and figures.
- In the Philippines , some 50 Sentimo (equal to 0.50 Philippine Peso) coins have depicted Marcelo H. del Pilar and the monkey-eating eagle.
Who is the person on the 50 cent coin?
Good point! The fifty-cent piece pictures Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse.
Who is the lady on the half dollar?
Great question! 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.