The US 1947 Half Dollar coin featured Benjamin Franklin on the obverse, designed by John R. Sinnock. The coin was minted in the aftermath of World War II, during a period of economic recovery in the United States. Its design reflected the nations efforts to honor Franklins contributions, symbolizing both history and progress.
The 1947 Half Dollars composition was 90% silver, reflecting the continued use of precious metals in US coinage post-WWII. The year 1947 was also marked by a global shift toward rebuilding, and the coin’s design was a tribute to both the nations past and its future prosperity.