2020 S Basketball Hall of Fame Proof Clad Half Dollar (w/Box & COA)

2020 S Basketball Hall of Fame Proof Clad Half Dollar (w/Box & COA)

The US Mint struck brand new basketball coins to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Inspired by the popularity of their 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame coins, these basketball coins are dome-shaped and arrive with a beautiful box and Certificate of Authenticity. Made from .833 nickel, collecting this 2020 S Basketball Hall of Fame Proof Clad Half Dollar (w/Box & COA) is a lovely and charitable way to be a part of the anniversary.

The invention of basketball took place in 1891 by James Naismith in Springfield, MA. To revel in this hometown's history, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in 1959. The Hall of Fame is an independent, nonprofit organization that set out with the mission to spread access to the sport throughout the world. In addition to its museum that has about 400 inductees, the Hall of Fame strives to promote amateur and professional teams internationally. Among its best-known events is the annual Enshrinement Ceremony that inducts the game’s elite into its records. They also host high school and collegiate competitions throughout the world.

The obverse design for all the basketball coins in this series was decided from the winning design in a public competition. Justin Kunz from the US Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) illustrated the unifying element of basketball by featuring athletes from several different backgrounds. Three players all reach for a basketball soaring over their heads, which captures the physical demands of basketball. Additionally, the background and border serve as the basketball hoop’s rim and net. This signals that the players might 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. 
• Proof finish
• Arrives inside a protective box with a Certificate of Authenticity
• 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”.

Be a part of this wonderful anniversary with this 2020 S Basketball Hall of Fame Proof Clad Half Dollar (w/Box & COA). You might also want to take a look at the US Mint Commemorative coins we carry in gold and silver for more one-of-a-kind coins! When you order with Bullion Exchanges, we will carefully package and deliver your purchase to your address. We are always happy to help so if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us during our business hours.