2020 S Basketball Hall of Fame Proof Clad Half Dollar NGC PF 70 ER

2020 S Basketball Hall of Fame Proof Clad Half Dollar NGC PF 70 ER

The US Mint basketball coins are part of a lovely celebration for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s 60th anniversary. The San Francisco Mint struck the proof half dollar coins for this series, including this 2020 S Basketball Hall of Fame Proof Clad Half Dollar NGC PF 70 ER. Keeping the success of the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame coins in mind, these basketball coins were designed in a special dome-shape. This coin also was graded by NGC as a perfect PF 70 with the Early Releases designation. With a weight of 11.340g, these coins are made with .833 nickel for a charitable coin that won’t break the bank. Don’t miss your shot to own this historic anniversary basketball coin! Order from Bullion Exchanges today. 

Basketball was first played in Springfield, MA in 1891 with James Naismith as the inventor. To revel in the history of the hometown of the sport, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in 1959. The Hall of Fame is an independent, nonprofit organization with the mission to spread access to basketball for players of all kinds from children to adults, regardless of gender or country. One of their best-known events is the annual Enshrinement Ceremony that honors the pro players and supporters like coaches and referees. On top of housing about 400 inductees in its museum, the Hall of Fame also hosts high school and collegiate competitions everywhere. 

The obverse design for each one of the basketball coins in this series features the winning illustration from the public competition. US Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP)’s Justin Kunz sought to capture the diversity of basketball players. This design has three different players, and all three of them raise their arms to grab the basketball soaring over their heads. On top of that, the background and border together create a basketball hoop rim and net. This could be a symbol to show that the players could be about to score. 

The reverse was designed by AIP artist Donna Weaver. This side highlights the basketball itself as it is about to fall through the hoop. Inscriptions on the coin note the face value, country, artist initials, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. 

Coin Specifications:

• Made from .833 nickel and balanced with copper. Weighs 11.340 grams. 
• Graded NGC PF 70 with Early Releases label
• Proof finish
• Face value of $0.50 USD
• Surcharge of $5 authorized by the US Mint to fund an endowment for the Hall of Fame
• Coin is dome-shaped
• Obverse: Justin Kunz design of three players reaching for a basketball. Inscriptions: "LIBERTY”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, and “2020” along with the San Francisco mintmark and the initials of the artist.
• Reverse: Displays Donna Weaver’s design of a basketball about to pass through a hoop. Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, and “HALF DOLLAR”.

Bullion Exchanges is excited to be a  part of the anniversary by carrying this 2020 S Basketball Hall of Fame Proof Clad Half Dollar NGC PF 70 ER. Don’t forget to take a look at our full inventory for the basketball coins, right here, in addition to other US Mint Commemorative Coins. After placing your order, we will carefully package and deliver it to the address you provide us with. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us during our business hours.