How much was 50 Cent in 1950?

Essentially:

• 50¢
• $0.50
• One half dollar
• Two quarters
• Five dimes
• Ten nickles
• Fifty pennies

Fifty cents in 1950 is the same as fifty cents today. It's comparable worth then to now is another matter. The buying power of 1950 50¢ is about $4.78 today, calculating for inflation.