The coin in question is a 1989 Kennedy Half Dollar, produced by the Denver Mint. This particular variant features the "D" mint mark, indicating its place of origin. The Kennedy Half Dollar is a 50-cent piece from the United States of America, made from Copper-Nickel clad Copper. With a total mintage of 23,000,216 coins, this half dollar was minted as part of a series honoring President John F. Kennedy, following his assassination in 1963. The coin has a diameter of 30.6 millimeters and weighs 11.34 grams, typical for this series, which showcases both durability and a significant surface area for its designs. As a standard mint strike, the coin reflects the quality of U.S. coinage of that era. Although this specific year and mint combination does not typically hold a high numismatic value beyond face value, collectors may still appreciate it as part of a comprehensive collection of the Kennedy Half Dollar series. The coin is identified by its distinctive design, featuring a portrait of JFK on the obverse and the presidential seal on the reverse.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.5 |
| diameter | 30.6 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel clad Copper |
| mint-mark | D |
| mintage | 23000216 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 11.34 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1989 |