The 1797 draped bust half dollar coin was the final draped bust design on the half dollar and only ran for two years, according to CoinCollecting.com. Fewer than 3,000 were minted, and it’s estimated ...

But Australians have the opportunity of coming across another rare 50 cent piece. Victorian-based coin dealer, Downies Collectables, recently sold a rare 1988 50cent coin for an eye-watering $14,750.

In 2019, one of these coins was sold for $156,000, making it one of the most expensive coins among numismatics enthusiasts. The approximate value of an average Kennedy 50-cent coin is $1,500.

Of course, the value of any coin is subject to its rarity, condition and demand. However, some of the most valuable 50-cent pieces sell to coin collectors for thousands or even millions of dollars.