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The Kennedy Half Dollar is a 50-cent coin that was first issued by the United States Mint in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. The coin features a portrait of Kennedy on the obverse and the presidential seal on the reverse. The 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar, minted in Denver, is part of a series that transitioned to a clad composition, containing a core of pure copper and an outer layer of copper-nickel. These coins are popular among collectors due to their historical significance and the impact of Kennedy's legacy. The 1971 Denver mint mark coins are particularly sought after in higher grades.
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1971-D (Denver) Kennedy Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Kennedy Half Dollars | 1971 | Denver |