coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Kennedy Half Dollars \ 1971 \ N/A
The Kennedy Half Dollar, introduced in 1964, commemorates President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. The coin features a profile of Kennedy on the obverse and the Presidential Seal on the reverse. The 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar is part of a series minted in order to maintain the coin's circulation. While Kennedy Half Dollars were originally composed of 90% silver, subsequent issues, including the 1971 version, are composed of 40% silver. These coins are collected for their historical significance and silver content, attracting both numismatists and silver investors.
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United States of America 1971 N/A Kennedy Half Dollars 50¢ | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Kennedy Half Dollars | 1971 | N/A |