An olive branch and a group of arrows are held in the eagle’s talons. The American bald eagle’s coat of arms is displayed on its chest, its wings spread wide. Along the top of the coin are the words “LIBERTY,” and at the base of Kennedy’s neck are the words “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The mintage date is center-positioned at the bottom of the obverse. The obverse of the coin has a bust of John F. 1964 saw the initial production of the Kennedy half dollar, which is still in use today. The final layout was uncomplicated and centered on honoring Kennedy and the nation he served. Kennedy, the US Mint sculptors Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro were selected to complete the task. When Congress approved the creation of a new half-dollar design to honor John F. Kennedy - is conserved by both collectors and non-collectors alike. The Kennedy Half Dollar, one of the most well-known and cherished coins honoring one of the most well-liked US presidents - John F.
