half-dollar

Noun

Meaning

a United States coin worth half of a dollar

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

half dollar

Synonyms

fifty-cent piece

Hypernyms

coin

Examples

From 1951 to 1954, he was depicted on a commemorative half dollar coin. Source: Internet

With the release of the 1965 half dollar, which was legally required to be accepted at the same value as the earlier 90% halves, the older 90% silver coinage quickly disappeared from circulation, while the newer debased coins remained in use. Source: Internet

The half-dollar continued to be minted in a 40% silver-clad composition between 1965 and 1970. Source: Internet

The patent for insulin was sold to the University of Toronto for one half-dollar. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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