The US 1998 Half Dollar coin was minted during a period of economic growth in the United States, following the dot-com boom. The coin, featuring a portrait of John F. Kennedy, reflected the nation’s ongoing sense of optimism and progress. Its composition of 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel symbolized the nation’s commitment to stable, yet cost-effective, currency during a time of prosperity.
Politically, the US 1998 Half Dollar was part of a broader shift in the national coinage system, with the coin becoming less circulated due to the rise of digital payments. The 1998 Half Dollars design and metal composition illustrated the political climate of the late 20th century, focused on economic stability but also on technological advancement.