Silver commemorative coins were produced by the United States Mint to honor significant events, people, or places. The 50-cent silver commemoratives issued in 1952 include notable designs such as the Washington Carver half dollar and the Booker T. Washington half dollar. These coins typically contain 90% silver and are sought after by collectors for their historical significance and artistic design. They serve both as collectibles and as a means to promote awareness of the subjects they commemorate.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1952 50c Washington-Carver 50c Silver Commemoratives 1952 Philadelphia
1952-D 50c Washington-Carver 50c Silver Commemoratives 1952 Denver
1952-S 50c Washington-Carver 50c Silver Commemoratives 1952 San Francisco