Enhance your collection with a stunning vintage roll of coveted Silver Kennedy Half Dollars from an old coin shop hoard! The 1964 Kennedy half dollar marks the inaugural year of the new design that succeeded the Franklin half dollar. These coins, in brilliant uncirculated condition, are composed of 90% silver. The first year of issue in any coin series is always highly coveted by collectors and silver enthusiasts alike.
The Kennedy half dollar entered circulation swiftly after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. Discussions about a commemorative coin began the same day, and the bill authorizing the minting of the coin passed Congress before the year ended. The half-dollar denomination was chosen by Kennedy's widow, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
Approximately 273 million Kennedy half dollars were minted in the coin's first year, all composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. From 1965 to 1970, the composition changed to 40% silver and 60% copper, and later to a copper and nickel mix. Due to the coin's immense popularity, half dollars released between 1965 and 1967 did not contain a mint mark, and some 1965 and 1966 coins were intentionally mislabeled as being from 1964 to reduce hoarding. The United States Mint produced about 295 million 1967 Kennedy half dollar coins, the highest mintage of all Kennedy half dollars from 1965 to 1970. Today, the United States Mint continues to produce smaller sets of the Kennedy half dollar for modern collectors.
The 1964 Kennedy half dollar is a timeless piece and a valuable addition to any rare coin collection. While owning a 1964 Kennedy half dollar is not particularly rare, having 20 in brilliant uncirculated condition, over 60 years after they were minted, is quite rare today. All 20 of the 1964 Kennedy half dollars you will receive are in brilliant uncirculated condition, retaining the shine and luster they had when minted in 1964! We have just 28 rolls of these coveted coins available, so secure yours before they're gone for good!
Highlights:
- Brilliant Uncirculated condition
- Roll of (20) 90% Silver Half Dollars
- First Year of Issue
- Vintage coin rolls
1964 BU Kennedy Half Dollar Coin Details:
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Designer: Roberts/Frank Gasparro
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Edge: Reeded
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Diameter: 31.00 millimeters
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Weight: 12.50 grams
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Mintage: 273,304,004
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Mint: Philadelphia
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Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
