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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 50c Modern Commems series of Commemoratives in the U.S. Coins contains 34 distinct entries with CPG® values between $2.70 and $1,950.00.
The U.S. Mint resumed its formal commemorative coin initiatives in 1982 following years of motions in Congress to restart the program that ended in 1954 amid financial abuse scandals. The first commemorative coin issued in the so-called "modern" (1982-present) era was the George Washington half dollar, which also became the first 90% silver coin issued by the United States Mint since 1964. The George Washington commemorative half dollar proved successful, with more than 7 million pieces sold across uncirculated and proof options.

Following a commemorative program in 1983-84 honoring the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles with special designs on silver dollars and a $10 gold eagle, the United States Mint produced its second commemorative half dollar of the modern era with the Statue of Liberty Centennial program in 1986. The ball got rolling on commemorative half dollars by the early 1990s, with a slew of commemorative coin programs involving halves throughout the course of the next decade.

Most commemorative half dollars are common and readily obtainable in grades across the Mint State spectrum, though some MS70 examples are relatively scarce and often command high prices. The basic rule of thumb for buying uncertified commemorative half dollars is to choose spot-free pieces in their original government packaging. While the modern commemorative market has been soft for many years, crisp examples in clean government packaging always sell faster than subpar examples or mishandled pieces in aftermarket holders.

Catalog Detail

  50c Modern Commems Value Range Favorite
50c Modern Commems Value Range  
1982-D 50c Washington 250th Anniversary of Birth MS
$13.50
-
$16.00
$13.50 - $16.00
1986-D 50c Statue of Liberty MS
$2.70
-
$100.00
$2.70 - $100.00
1989-D 50c Congress Bicentennial MS
$5.50
-
$1,950
$5.50 - $1,950
1991-D 50c Mount Rushmore Golden Anniversary MS
$12.00
-
$47.00
$12.00 - $47.00
1992-P 50c XXV Olympics Gymnast MS
$4.10
-
$41.00
$4.10 - $41.00
1992-D 50c Columbus Quincentenerary MS
$9.50
-
$47.00
$9.50 - $47.00
1993-W 50c James Madison Bill of Rights MS
$13.50
-
$41.00
$13.50 - $41.00
1991-95-P 50c 50th Anniversary of World War II MS
$11.00
-
$41.00
$11.00 - $41.00

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1994-D 50c World Cup Tournament MS
$6.75
-
$41.00
$6.75 - $41.00
1995-S 50c Civil War Battlefield Preservation MS
$17.50
-
$41.00
$17.50 - $41.00
1995-S 50c Atlanta Olympics Basketball MS
$11.00
-
$34.00
$11.00 - $34.00
1995-S 50c Atlanta Olympics Baseball MS
$16.00
-
$34.00
$16.00 - $34.00
1996-S 50c Atlanta Olympics Swimming MS
$45.00
-
$55.00
$45.00 - $55.00
1996-S 50c Atlanta Olympics Soccer MS
$24.00
-
$50.00
$24.00 - $50.00
2001-P 50c Capitol Visitors Center MS
$15.00
-
$55.00
$15.00 - $55.00
2003-P 50c First Flight Centennial MS
$16.00
-
$47.00
$16.00 - $47.00
2008-S 50c Bald Eagle Recovery MS
$11.00
-
$41.00
$11.00 - $41.00
2011-D 50c United States Army MS
$28.00
-
$1,100
$28.00 - $1,100
2013-D 50c 5-Star Generals MS
$15.00
-
$130.00
$15.00 - $130.00
2014-D 50c Baseball Hall of Fame MS
$24.00
-
$60.00
$24.00 - $60.00
2015-D 50c U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary MS
$19.00
-
$70.00
$19.00 - $70.00
2016-D 50c National Parks Service 100th Anniversary MS
$20.00
-
$70.00
$20.00 - $70.00
2017-D 50c Boys Town Centennial MS
$24.00
-
$55.00
$24.00 - $55.00

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2018-D 50c Breast Cancer Awareness MS
$24.00
-
$80.00
$24.00 - $80.00
2019-D 50c Apollo 11 50th Anniversary MS
$24.00
-
$47.00
$24.00 - $47.00
2019-D 50c American Legion 100th Anniversary MS
$38.00
-
$47.00
$38.00 - $47.00
2020-D 50c Basketball Hall of Fame MS
$22.00
-
$47.00
$22.00 - $47.00
2020-S 50c Basketball Hall of Fame, Enhanced Unc SP
$34.00
-
$47.00
$34.00 - $47.00
2021-D 50c National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum MS
$17.50
-
$47.00
$17.50 - $47.00
2022-D 50c Negro Leagues Baseball MS
$31.00
-
$47.00
$31.00 - $47.00
2022-D 50c National Purple Heart Hall of Honor MS
$31.00
-
$60.00
$31.00 - $60.00
2024-D 50c Harriet Tubman MS
$31.00
-
$60.00
$31.00 - $60.00
2024-D 50c Greatest Generation MS
$31.00
-
$55.00
$31.00 - $55.00
Modern Silver Commemorative Type Set 50c 30 Coins MS Set Total
$600
-
$675
$600 - $675
       

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 50c Modern Commems series of Commemoratives in the U.S. Coins contains 34 distinct entries with CPG® values between $2.70 and $1,950.00.
The U.S. Mint resumed its formal commemorative coin initiatives in 1982 following years of motions in Congress to restart the program that ended in 1954 amid financial abuse scandals. The first commemorative coin issued in the so-called "modern" (1982-present) era was the George Washington half dollar, which also became the first 90% silver coin issued by the United States Mint since 1964. The George Washington commemorative half dollar proved successful, with more than 7 million pieces sold across uncirculated and proof options.

Following a commemorative program in 1983-84 honoring the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles with special designs on silver dollars and a $10 gold eagle, the United States Mint produced its second commemorative half dollar of the modern era with the Statue of Liberty Centennial program in 1986. The ball got rolling on commemorative half dollars by the early 1990s, with a slew of commemorative coin programs involving halves throughout the course of the next decade.

Most commemorative half dollars are common and readily obtainable in grades across the Mint State spectrum, though some MS70 examples are relatively scarce and often command high prices. The basic rule of thumb for buying uncertified commemorative half dollars is to choose spot-free pieces in their original government packaging. While the modern commemorative market has been soft for many years, crisp examples in clean government packaging always sell faster than subpar examples or mishandled pieces in aftermarket holders.

Catalog Detail