2008 Kennedy Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 2008 Kennedy Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series — 36th of 53 years in the series. In 2008, coins were struck at the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 7.1 million. This ranks 5th of 53 years by total mintage, below the series median of 32.8 million. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.3 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Produced 4 years before the celebrated 2012 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $40 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.4K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro.