Since they were first issued in 1964, JFK Half-Dollars have consistently been among the most popular coins produced by the US Mint. Thanks to the Merrick Mint, you can now purchase these coins with remarkable colorized visuals across the front. The coin in this particular listing consists of a beautiful graduation-themed design. Today, Congratulations On Your Graduation JFK Half Dollars are available to you for purchase online at Silver.com.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a capsule with a dual-sided Certificate of Authenticity!
- All-new coin for graduation!
- Genuine legal tender coin!
- Customizable message card included.
- The face value of $.50 (USD) is fully backed by the United States.
- Colorized graduation design is depicted on the obverse.
- A modified Presidential Seal is shown on the reverse.
All Congratulations On Your Graduation Half Dollars are delivered housed inside protective acrylic capsules. Also, you will receive a double-sided, colorized Certificate of Authenticity, as well as a special card for writing a note. These coins make for great graduation gifts. They’re simple, affordable, and meant to last a lifetime.
A colorized graduation emblem is shown on the obverse of Graduation JFK Half Dollars. Where you would normally see the portrait of JFK, instead you see a blue background with a graduation cap and a diploma scroll. The cap includes a tassel, while the diploma is tied with a red ribbon. There is also a notation reading Congratulations on Your Graduation.
A motif of the Presidential Seal is pictured on the reverse side of Congratulations On Your Graduation JFK Half Dollars. This classic design was created by Frank Gasparro, who later became the Chief Engraver at the US Mint. In it, we see a heraldic eagle with 13 arrows in one set of talons and an olive branch in the other. These represent war and peace. There are also reverse inscriptions reading United States of America, Half Dollar.
The Merrick Mint is a popular manufacturer of collector items ranging across a wide variety of subjects. The mint is notable for its unique designs applied to authentic US legal tender using special dyes and proprietary techniques. These methods are employed on both coins and legal tender notes. Merrick Mint products typically recognize important historical events, as well as defining moments in a person’s life, such as anniversaries and graduations. They have produced thousands of products and continue to expand with each new year.
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