This coin, the first commemorative half dollar issued since 1954, commemorated the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington. It was also the first 90% silver coin produced by the U.S. Mint since 1964. Designed by Elizabeth Jones, chief sculptor and engraver of the Mint, the obverse features George Washington astride a horse. The reverse depicts the eastern facade of Washington's home, Mount Vernon. The Uncirculated version was struck at Denver and the Proof at San Francisco.
| coinage-type | Modern Commemorative |
| desg | PR |
| designer | Elizabeth Jones |
| diameter | 30.6 |
| edge | Reeded |
| fineness | 0.9 |
| material | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | 4,894,044 |
| ngc-id | CPXW |
| obverse-description | The obverse features George Washington astride a horse. |
| pcgs-link | 9601 |
| pcgs-number | 9601 |
| reverse-description | The reverse depicts the eastern facade of Washington's home, Mount Vernon. |
| variety | Washington 250th Anniversary of Birth |
| weight-grams | 11.34 |
| weight-ounces | 0.3617 |
| year-display | 1982 |