The coin in question is a 2006 Kennedy Half Dollar, minted at the Philadelphia Mint. This coin is a part of the Kennedy Half Dollar series, which was originally introduced in 1964 to commemorate the late President John F. Kennedy. This particular half dollar has a denomination of 50 cents (50¢) and features the distinctive designs by artists Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro. The coin has a diameter of 30.61 millimeters and weighs 11.3 grams, with its composition consisting of 75% copper and 25% nickel, layered over a pure copper center. It showcases an edge type with 150 reeds. The 2006 release is notable for its special production type, with a total mintage of 847,361 coins, making it a unique addition to any collection. Importantly, it bears no mint mark, indicating it was produced at the Philadelphia Mint, which is the primary facility for minting circulating coinage. Overall, this coin, with its historical significance, artistic design, and moderate mintage, is a valuable item for collectors of U.S. coinage, particularly those focusing on half dollars or commemorative series.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.5 |
| designer | Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro |
| diameter | 30.61 |
| edge-type | 150 Reeds |
| height | 0 |
| material | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center |
| mint-mark | None |
| mintage | 847361 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 11.3 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 2006 |