Production of the 1989 Kennedy Half Dollar for circulation saw a brief boost. These levels were nearly double compared to the previous year and up substantially from 1987 when the denomination was only included in mint sets.
The 1989-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar had a typical production level for the era. These coins were issued within the annual proof sets offered by the US Mint.
Mintage:
| Philadelphia | Denver | Proof |
| 24,542,000 | 23,000,216 | 3,009,100 |