1. Would rather be able to reach in my pocket and know I'm pulling out a Half, not a baby dollar
2. For some reason it seams like there would be less to carry. Maybe not but just feels that way
3. If all vending machines took them, if no idiots in stores look as if your using fake coins, a Half is better.
4. I just like a Half Dollar coin.
5. And imagine if they started making them with a Walking Liberty on them again.