1964-D John F. Kennedy Half Dollar
# CH-964D - 1964-D John F. Kennedy Half Dollar
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Kennedy Half Dollar – First Year of Issue
The Kennedy half dollar was issued just months after the tragic assassination of the 35th President of the United States. The 1964 coins are the only Kennedy half dollars produced from 90% silver. Now over 60 years old, these coins are still important additions to any coin collection.
Shortly after news of John F. Kennedy’s death traveled around the world, Eva Adams, the director of the US Mint, contacted the Mint’s Chief Engraver, Gilroy Roberts, about plans to honor Kennedy on a US coin. On November 27, 1963, JFK’s widow, Jacqueline, said she preferred the half dollar because she did not feel her husband should replace George Washington on the quarter. Plus, there was already a stockpile of dollar coins at the US Treasury. Plans for a Kennedy half dollar began right away.
Roberts, along with Frank Gasparro, had previously portrayed President Kennedy - as well as the presidential seal used on the reverse of the coin - on a commemorative medal issued for JFK’s inauguration. The President had approved the designs for the medals. The new coin designs were reviewed by Jacqueline, who recommended small changes. In a short time, the dies were ready for production, but there was one more hurdle – the law.
It took an act of Congress to begin making the new coins. According to US law, coin designs could only be changed after 25 years unless approved by Congress. The Benjamin Franklin half dollar had been in circulation just 15 years. With the backing of the new President, Lyndon Johnson, Congress passed a bill on December 30, 1963, allowing the new coins to be issued.
The first Kennedy half dollars were struck on January 30, 1964. The coins went on sale on March 24 and were quickly sold out. Few of these coins went into circulation. Instead, they were kept by collectors and Americans who wanted a reminder of the popular President.
The following year, the US Treasury decided to keep the 1964 date on the half dollar. Later that year, the composition of the coins was changed to 40% silver (known as silver clad). In 1971, the silver was eliminated from the half dollar. The Kennedy half dollar is still minted today. It is not seen often in circulation but is still popular with collectors.
Year Issued: 1964
Face Value: $0.50
Mintage: 156,205,446
Now is the time for you to add this 1964 Kennedy half dollar, produced at the Denver Mint, to your coin collection. Order yours today.
Kennedy Half Dollar – First Year of Issue
The Kennedy half dollar was issued just months after the tragic assassination of the 35th President of the United States. The 1964 coins are the only Kennedy half dollars produced from 90% silver. Now over 60 years old, these coins are still important additions to any coin collection.
Shortly after news of John F. Kennedy’s death traveled around the world, Eva Adams, the director of the US Mint, contacted the Mint’s Chief Engraver, Gilroy Roberts, about plans to honor Kennedy on a US coin. On November 27, 1963, JFK’s widow, Jacqueline, said she preferred the half dollar because she did not feel her husband should replace George Washington on the quarter. Plus, there was already a stockpile of dollar coins at the US Treasury. Plans for a Kennedy half dollar began right away.
Roberts, along with Frank Gasparro, had previously portrayed President Kennedy - as well as the presidential seal used on the reverse of the coin - on a commemorative medal issued for JFK’s inauguration. The President had approved the designs for the medals. The new coin designs were reviewed by Jacqueline, who recommended small changes. In a short time, the dies were ready for production, but there was one more hurdle – the law.
It took an act of Congress to begin making the new coins. According to US law, coin designs could only be changed after 25 years unless approved by Congress. The Benjamin Franklin half dollar had been in circulation just 15 years. With the backing of the new President, Lyndon Johnson, Congress passed a bill on December 30, 1963, allowing the new coins to be issued.
The first Kennedy half dollars were struck on January 30, 1964. The coins went on sale on March 24 and were quickly sold out. Few of these coins went into circulation. Instead, they were kept by collectors and Americans who wanted a reminder of the popular President.
The following year, the US Treasury decided to keep the 1964 date on the half dollar. Later that year, the composition of the coins was changed to 40% silver (known as silver clad). In 1971, the silver was eliminated from the half dollar. The Kennedy half dollar is still minted today. It is not seen often in circulation but is still popular with collectors.
Year Issued: 1964
Face Value: $0.50
Mintage: 156,205,446
Now is the time for you to add this 1964 Kennedy half dollar, produced at the Denver Mint, to your coin collection. Order yours today.