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A commemorative coin minted by the United States government, the Kennedy half-dollar is a piece of American history. Part of its allure is that it's everywhere. You can find Kennedy half-dollars ...
A 1964 Kennedy silver half-dollar could fetch up to $5,200 on the ... silver was reduced from 90% to 40% in 1965. Love Irish history? Share your favorite stories with other history buffs in ...
The 1971 Half Dollar holds a unique place in American coinage history as the first year the Kennedy Half Dollar was minted without any silver content for general circulation. Introduced in honor ...
The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy — the coin’s obvious namesake. It was a commemorative issuance made in Kennedy ...
Understanding the coin’s history, variations, and market demand can help determine its worth. As of February 2025, the NGC Price Guide estimates that a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar in circulated ...
The Mint launched the Kennedy Half Dollar coin in 1964 to commemorate President John F. Kennedy after his assassination in 1963. The coin’s obverse (heads) features the original 1964 design of ...
Q: Whatever happened to the 50-cent piece? It used to be as common as the quarter, but it seems like ever since it became the “Kennedy half dollar” it has disappeared. Why? When were the first ...
The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy — the coin’s obvious namesake. It was a commemorative issuance made in Kennedy’s honor, ...