1980-1989 Kennedy Half Dollars
Kennedy Half Dollar coins issued between 1980 and 1989 had generally lower mintages than earlier years of the series. The half dollar denomination no longer saw significant circulation and fewer were required to be minted each year.
For collectors, the 1982 and 1983 Kennedy Half Dollars can sometimes be more difficult to find in uncirculated grades. For these two years the US Mint did not issue the annual mint set, which has traditionally become the source for uncirculated examples of each years coins.
Another notable year for collectors occurred with the 1987 Kennedy Half Dollar, which was only produced for inclusion in US Mint Sets. This was similar to what had occurred in 1970, although heavier ordering makes the 1987 Kennedy Half Dollars worth less by comparison.
Proof Kennedy Half Dollars for the 1980’s are generally more abundant than other years and usually available in high grades. Later proof issues would eventually prove more valuable due to lower mintages.
Kennedy Half Dollars By Year
1980 Kennedy Half Dollar
1981 Kennedy Half Dollar
1982 Kennedy Half Dollar
1983 Kennedy Half Dollar
1984 Kennedy Half Dollar
1985 Kennedy Half Dollar
1986 Kennedy Half Dollar
1987 Kennedy Half Dollar
1988 Kennedy Half Dollar
1989 Kennedy Half Dollar
