{"product_id":"2014-kennedy-50th-anniversary-gold-high-relief-er-half-dollar-ngc-pf70-ron-harrigal-signed","title":"2014 Kennedy 50th Anniversary Gold High Relief ER Half Dollar NGC PF70 Ron Harrigal Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003e2014 marks the 50 year anniversary of the release of the John F. Kennedy Gold High Relief Half Dollar coin from the West Point Mint. The original fifty cent Kennedy piece was approved shortly after Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. This 3\/4 oz .9999 fine 24-karat gold coin is the first U.S. Mint gold coin weighing .75 ounces. This coin is certified and graded in perfect PF70 condition by NGC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePurity: 24 Karat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: U.S. Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint Mark: West Point (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Type: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $0.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: PF70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService: NGC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Weight: 0.75 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Ron Harrigal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retired US Mint Director of Design and Engraving had an instrumental level of technical oversight during his tenure.  For over 35 years, Harrigal applied his technical expertise to innovations involving the structural integrity of coins, which ultimately led to him serving as the US Mint Director of Design and Engraving from 2015 until his retirement in 2021. Among his contributions, Harrigal worked on modern edge lettering, which is currently used on Sacagawea and American Innovation Dollars; planchet specifications for many coin programs, including the American Gold Buffalo and American Palladium Eagle coins; and alloy, dimensions and die specifications for large format coins. He provided design specifications for dies to create the first US-produced concave coins and managed the redesign of the American Silver and Gold Eagle coins in 2021. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, Harrigal oversaw the first laser frosting application on a US Mint product and the implementation of the privy marks found on 2021 Morgan Dollars. Ron Harrigal's name has been associated with the United States Mint since 1985. Ron developed the first modern edge-lettered US coin and prototyped two-piece bimetal coin making. He also managed the die shop design and startup at the Denver Mint. Ron Harrigal became acting Chief Engraver for over two years, starting in November 2010. During this time, he managed the creation\/design of the Ultra-High 24k gold coin with raised edge lettering, improved die finishing techniques, and multi-level frosting on proof coins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Images are stock photos only, serial numbers will vary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U.S. Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44008185823366,"sku":"2884","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/5312\/9094\/files\/2014-kennedy-half-gold-er-ngc-pf70-harrigal-obv__04040.1667579611.1280.1280.jpg?v=1779759874","url":"https:\/\/lcrcoin.com\/products\/2014-kennedy-50th-anniversary-gold-high-relief-er-half-dollar-ngc-pf70-ron-harrigal-signed","provider":"LCR Coin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}