The Kennedy Silver Half Dollar
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About the Kennedy Half Dollar
The origins of the Kennedy Half Dollar
Succeeding the Franklin half dollar, the Kennedy half dollar is a coin of the United States first minted in 1964, the year following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It features the face of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The obverse was designed by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse was designed by Frank Gasparro.
1964 Kennedy Silver Half Dollars For Sale
Buy a 90% Silver 1964 Kennedy Silver Half Dollar
1964 Kennedy silver half dollars are 90% pure silver, and with the price of silver skyrocketing, investing in silver is a great idea.
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1964 Kennedy Silver Half Dollar Proof
Silver Kennedy Half Dollars
Kennedy Silver Half Dollars in years other than 1964
Note that any other Kennedy silver half dollars struck in years other than 1964 aren't 90% pure silver, and are 40% silver. They still make fun gifts and smart investments, though!
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Kennedy Half Dollars Folder 1964-1985 (Official Whitman Coin Folder)
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 07/09/2009) 
The Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/09/2009)
The Official U.S. Mint Barber Half Dollars Coin Album: 1892-1915
Amazon Price: $18.68 (as of 07/09/2009)
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R.J. wrote
I know they made the 90% Kennedy in 1964, but why did they bother to continue with the 40% from 65-70? I have no idea.
Posted January 03, 2009
