The year 2003 marked the 100th anniversary of Orville and Wilbur Wright's historic flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina that led to the creation of an entire new industry, new dimensions to military tactics, and public transportation infrastructure.
The obverse of the half dollar features Wright Monument located at Kill Devil Hill near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The inscriptions include "Liberty", "In God We Trust", "Wright Monument", and the date "2003".
The reverse features an image of the Wright 1903 Flyer making it historic first powered manned flight. Orville Wright is aboard the Flyer with Wilbur on the ground below. The inscriptions include "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", and "Half Dollar".
The proof and uncirculated versions were both produced at the Philadelphia Mint and offered for sale individually.
Mintage
| Uncirculated | Proof |
| 57,122 | 109,710 |
Weight: 11.3400 g Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel Diameter: 30.61 mm Edge: reeded