A '''half dollar''' is a coin in the United States worth 50 [[cents]]. As with most United States coins, it is circular in shape with ridges on the outer circumference. It currently features [[John F. Kennedy]] on the obverse side and a [[bald eagle]] on the reverse. It is currently made of [[cupronickel]], though the current Kennedy design once contained [[silver]]. The coin still has a silver coloring. The half dollar is rarely used. | A '''half dollar''' is a coin in the United States worth 50 [[cents]]. As with most United States coins, it is circular in shape with ridges on the outer circumference. It currently features [[John F. Kennedy]] on the obverse side and a [[bald eagle]] on the reverse. It is currently made of [[cupronickel]], though the current Kennedy design once contained [[silver]]. The coin still has a silver coloring. The half dollar is rarely used. |