Created by American sculptor Gilroy Roberts, the 1964 JFK Half Dollar features a profile portrait of John F. Kennedy on the obverse side of the coin, while the reverse side displays a rendition of ...

Here's a rundown of U.S. Mint production costs from the government's latest fiscal year. Each penny costs nearly 4 cents — or $0.0369, to be exact — for the U.S. Mint to make and distribute.

Why Sacagawea Dollars, Half Dollars & Other Interesting Coins Might Be Worth Keeping. ... American Hartford Gold: ... The dollar coin was issued near the 200th anniversary of the expedition, ...

Cost of the half-dollar The half-dollar coin costs nearly 34 cents ($0.3397) to make and distribute. That represents nearly two-thirds of the 50 cent piece's buying power.

With spot prices rising and premiums shrinking, some coins are selling at or near melt — making this a prime time to buy.