What is a Kennedy Half Dollar?

Coin minted by the United States mint starting in 1964. Memorial after the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. Many coins were either hoarded by collectors or melted for their silver content pre-1971. Post 1971 to present, silver was removed from any future pieces. In 2014, one coin was minted with 99.9% gold to commemorate the 50th anniversary. Very few coins are in rotation and are only struck for collectors.

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United States Mint, Numismatic

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