2020-D Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Clad Half Dollar Coin NGC MS70 First Day of Issue Basketball Core

Why Choose This MS70 First Day of Issue 2020-D Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Half Dollar with a Basketball Core Slab?

In 2020, the U.S. Mint struck coins to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of their modern commemorative program. One of the intriguing things about these coins is that they are dome shaped. This half dollar has a clad composition, it was struck at the Denver Mint and has a brilliant uncirculated finish. A combined mintage limit of 750,000 pieces was set for the proof and uncirculated half dollars.

Impressive Basketball Designs with a Dome Shape

The obverse design is filled with the net of a basketball hoop in the background. The focal point of the design shows 3 diverse basketball players. They are all reaching for the ball as it moves through the air just above them. This side of the coin is concave.

If you're looking for the face value, it's on the reverse. This convex surface features an impressively detailed basketball as it goes into the hoop.

NGC MS70 First Day of Issue with a Basketball Core Slab

This clad half dollar was certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and now it's housed in an appealing basketball core holder. The grade of Mint State 70 and the First Day of Issue designation indicate that not only is this coin in perfect condition, it was also submitted on its release day.

Add this NGC MS70 First Day of Issue 2020-D Basketball Hall of Fame half dollar with a basketball core holder to your collection today.