The US 1984 Half Dollar, featuring President John F. Kennedy and designed by Gilroy Roberts, reflects America’s political stability during the 1980s. Struck in copper-nickel clad, the coin’s metal composition indicates the shift away from silver in U.S. coinage since the 1960s. In 1984, the U.S. economy was recovering under President Ronald Reagan, with policies aimed at economic growth and reduced inflation. The US 1984 Half Dollar symbolized this prosperity.
The US 1984 Half Dollar continued the tradition of honoring Kennedy, who was a significant figure during a period of social and economic change. Roberts design reinforced national pride in a time of global competition, particularly in the context of the Cold War.