Special half-dollar coin for 250th anniversary released
It would be the first time the coin would not bear the image of President John F. Kennedy since 1964.
Mason Reed 
The U.S. Mint has officially launched a special half-dollar coin to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary. This release marks a historic shift in numismatic design, as it represents the first time the coin will not feature the image of President John F. Kennedy since 1964.
A New Look for Liberty
For a one-year window, the coin replaces the traditional Kennedy portrait with an artistic depiction of the Statue of Liberty. This design is part of the Mint’s broader 250th anniversary celebration featuring special coins and medals.
According to the Mint, the project honors the nation's history and founding principles. The front of the "Enduring Liberty" half-dollar captures the Statue of Liberty gazing toward the future, accompanied by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "1776 - 2026." The reverse side depicts Liberty passing her torch to the next generation, inscribed with "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "HALF DOLLAR," and the phrase, "KNOWLEDGE IS THE ONLY GUARDIAN OF TRUE LIBERTY."
How to Purchase
Collectors can secure these coins exclusively through the U.S. Mint’s website. The items are available in $60 two-roll sets and $180 200-coin bags.
As noted by Coin News, production is limited to 100,000 two-roll sets and 50,000 bags. Additionally, the Mint has implemented a purchase limit of two per option for each household. As reported by the publication, this release serves as a definitive departure from the iconic Kennedy design that has graced the half-dollar for over six decades.
