United States 2005-S half dollar

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The United States half dollar has a proud history going back to 1794 but has not circulated in any numbers since the early 1970's. None have been struck for circulation since 2001. John F. Kennedy has graced the obverse since 1964, altho the coin is no longer silver.

Recorded mintage: 2,275,000 proofs plus 1,069,679 in 90% silver.

Specification: 11.34 g, copper-nickel with a copper core, 30.61 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM A202b (clad, shown here), KM A202c (silver).

Source:

  • Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

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