US 1981 Half Dollar Value

The 1981 US Half Dollar, part of the Kennedy series, was designed by Gilroy Roberts (obverse) and Frank Gasparro (reverse). Struck in copper-nickel, it reflected the ongoing shift from silver due to rising metal costs. In 1981, the US economy faced high inflation and unemployment, prompting the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. The 1981 US Half Dollar, though rarely used in circulation, remained a symbolic tribute to President John F. Kennedy during economic uncertainty.

Politically, Ronald Reagan took office, emphasizing tax cuts and deregulation. The 1981 US Half Dollar, with its durable metal composition, aligned with cost-saving measures in coin production. Roberts’ portrait of Kennedy reinforced national pride as the country pursued economic recovery. Though declining in everyday use, the 1981 US Half Dollar reflected both historical reverence and the governments adaptation to fiscal challenges.