CVC & Collectables presents the 2002 Kennedy Half Dollar, struck at the Philadelphia Mint and offered here in Gem Brilliant Uncirculated condition. This coin continues the enduring tribute to President John F. Kennedy, combining the iconic portrait and heraldic reverse design that has remained largely unchanged since its debut in 1964. By 1989, Kennedy Half Dollars were minted primarily for collectors, as their circulation use had diminished significantly.

Coin Highlights:

• Mint: Philadelphia Mint (no mintmark)

• Year: 2002

• Denomination: Half Dollar (50 Cents)

• Weight: 11.34 grams

• Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad (75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure copper core)

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Grade: Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (Gem BU)

• Mintage: 3,100,000

• Obverse: Portrait of President John F. Kennedy facing left, designed by Gilroy Roberts, with inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” along with the year of issue

• Reverse: Presidential Coat of Arms with heraldic eagle clutching arrows and olive branch, designed by Frank Gasparro, with inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR”

• Edge: Reeded

Collectibility:

Gem BU examples of the 2002 Kennedy Half Dollar are prized for their sharp strike, clean surfaces, and original luster. As a late 20th-century issue, it is an excellent choice for collectors building a high-grade Kennedy series set or for those seeking a pristine representative of the coin’s copper-nickel clad era.

Historical Significance:

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first introduced in 1964 as a tribute to President Kennedy, just months after his assassination. While initially intended for widespread circulation, hoarding and changing currency habits saw the coin’s role in commerce decline. By the late 1980s, the half dollar was more a collector’s item than an everyday coin, but it continued to serve as a lasting symbol of national remembrance and respect.