1998 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1998 Kennedy Half Dollar saw mintages decline for circulation strike coins produced at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints. Both had about 15 million coins produced. The clad proof and 90% silver proof Kennedy Halves minted this year would experience higher mintages than the prior year. The coming year would debut the new 50 State Quarters series which would have an impact on all of coin collecting.
This year featured the release of a special 1998 Matte Proof Kennedy Half Dollar. This coin was included in the two coin 1998 Robert F. Kennedy Commemorative Coin Set. Due to the low number of sets sold, this coin has a low mintage and commands a significant premium.
1998 Kennedy Half Dollar Mintages
1998-P Kennedy Half Dollar: 15,646,000
1998-D Kennedy Half Dollar: 15,064,000
1998-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar: 2,086,507
1998-S Silver Proof Kennedy Half Dollar: 878,792
1998 Kennedy Half Dollar Specifications
Designers: Gilroy Roberts (obverse), Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Silver Proof Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: 11.34 grams (clad), 12.50 grams (silver proof)
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Thickness: 2.15 mm
Mint Mark: P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco)
Kennedy Half Dollars By Year
1990 Kennedy Half Dollar
1991 Kennedy Half Dollar
1992 Kennedy Half Dollar
1993 Kennedy Half Dollar
1994 Kennedy Half Dollar
1995 Kennedy Half Dollar
1996 Kennedy Half Dollar
1997 Kennedy Half Dollar
1998 Kennedy Half Dollar
1999 Kennedy Half Dollar
