The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy -- the coin's ...

to memorialize President John F. Kennedy after his assassination. The obverse of the coin features a profile portrait of President Kennedy, while the reverse features the presidential seal.

Kennedy half dollars from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints go on sale from the U.S. Mint in bags and rolls on May 6, and the ...

The JFK Half Dollar was first issued in 1964 as a tribute to President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. Originally composed of 90% silver, the coin’s silver content was reduced to 40 ...

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 ...