FREE: SILVER 1964 JFK HALF DOLLAR

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The 1964 Kennedy 90% silver half dollars have been held in esteem since they were introduced. The coins carry the image of a popular president who had been assassinated only a few years before their release, and 1964 Kennedy half dollars were the last 90% half dollar coins minted. Consequently, Americans began hoarding Kennedy half dollars immediately on their release. In fact, people worldwide hoarded 1964 JFK half dollars.

Further increasing the popularity of 1964 Kennedy half dollars, in 1965 the U.S. Mint removed all silver from dimes and quarters. However, not wanting to disdain a popular president who had been assassinated, the Mint continued to put silver in JFK half dollars, but at a reduced amount.