© Image courtesy of United States Mint
© Image courtesy of United States Mint
½ Dollar Boys Town Centennial
2017 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.340 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.340 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#104139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Present-day Boys Town neighborhood of homes where children are schooled and nurtured by caring families. Out of these homes come young adults who graduate from high school and the Boys Town program.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Healing Families
HALF DOLLAR
Engraver: Phebe Hemphill
Designer: Chris Costello
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 2017, the U.S. Mint released the Boys Town Centennial Half Dollar Clad Coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Boys Town. The coin is part of the Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Program. The program includes a $5 gold coin, $1 silver coin, and half dollar clad coin.Boys Town is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the country, dedicated to serving at-risk children and families of all backgrounds and religions.
Prices include surcharges of $5 for each half dollar clad coin, which the law authorizes to be paid to Boys Town to carry out its cause of caring for and assisting children and families in underserved communities across America.
Interesting fact
The Boys Town Centennial ½ Dollar coin from the United States, minted in 2017, features a unique design that honors the 100th anniversary of Boys Town, a non-profit organization that provides support and resources for at-risk youth. The coin's design depicts a young boy and girl standing together, symbolizing the organization's mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for children in need.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 D | 15525 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 S | 23164 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Boys Town Centennial) 2017 coin.
