Coin Identifier
Kennedy Half Dollar
Half Dollar (50 cents)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1964

Obverse features the profile of President John F. Kennedy facing left. The shown coin has a hole drilled through the top, likely for use as a pendant or keychain.

Country
United States of America
Year
1964
Denomination
Half Dollar (50 cents)
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Overview

Obverse features the profile of President John F. Kennedy facing left. The shown coin has a hole drilled through the top, likely for use as a pendant or keychain.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy, replacing the Benjamin Franklin half dollar. This was the only year the Kennedy half dollar was minted with 90% silver for general circulation.

Estimated value

$10 - $12 (primarily valued for silver melt weight due to the damage from the hole which reduces numismatic value)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it can strip the patina and further damage the surface; handle by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing oxidation.