Collecting Kennedy Half Dollars
For many beginners in the coin collecting realm, the Kennedy Half Dollars are the ideal starting point for their new hobby. For many others, the Kennedy fifty cent piece is not only a collectible for value, but also for sentimental collection. Whatever your reason for collectig Kennedy half dollars, we here at Coin Blogger know that you have a good one, so we’re going to show you the basics of how collecting this popular coin is done.
In 1964, following President Kennedy’s assassination, the Franklin half dollar was replaced by Kennedy half dollars, designed by Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro. That first year, the Kennedy silver half dollar was struck as 90% total silver. In 1965, that changed to silver-clad.
This obviously makes the Kennedy silver half dollar one of the most valuable and sought-after collectibles in this coin type. Another is the infamous 1976 bicentennial with the eagle on the back of the coin being replaced by Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. This included the highly-desired 40% silver proof coin fo that year.
In 1992, the U.S. Mint produced silver proof Kennedy silver half dollar sets in the original 90% silver composition. These also became very collectible, though not as valuable as the 1964 silvers. For the beginner, however, these are the easiest to find and will retain their value largely because of that heavy silver content. These silver proofs see limited production even now.
By far the most common and most-collected of the Kennedy half dollars are the circulated non-silver versions produced as circulation coins in the 1971 to present versions. These are nickel-clad and have no silver content. Most collectors of these coins will attempt to build a collection of 1971 to present in series and in the best condition possible.
Silver clad coins from 1965-1970 mintings are also common collectibles, as are the silver-clad proofs of 1975-76. These have a modicum of silver, mostly in the outer cladding, but are not called Kennedy silver half dollars by most collectors as that refers to the full-silver coins of 1964 and and newer proof sets.
Kennedy half dollars are remarkably popular, easily available, and very commonly collected in the United States and even abroad. Most coin collectors that are new to the hobby, or for sentimental reasons, will have a Kennedy fifty cent piece collection.
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2010-D BU Kennedy Half Dollar
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TWO SILVER 1964 KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS VF/EF Original Condition
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KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS
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1988 D Kennedy Half Dollar Gem BU cut from Mint Set
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9 40% silver Kennedy Half Dollars 3 1967 P 6 1966 P VG to VF face value min. bid
 | US $36.11 (11 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 9:58:10 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1971 HAWAIIAN PUNCH cartoon ad ~ Kennedy half dollar
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1964, Kennedy Half Dollar
 | US $248.73 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:01:45 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
(2) 1966 Kennedy Half Dollars
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1964 Kennedy JFK Accented Hair Half Dollar Proof 90% Silver BU
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1996 P/ D Kennedy Half Dollars SUPER NICE PAIR OFCOINS
 | US $2.25 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:03:01 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Beautiful 1976 S Kennedy half dollar 40% silver
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40 AU-BRILLIANTLY UNCIRCULATED BICENTENNIAL KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS!!!
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1965 and 1969 Kennedy Half Dollars
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11 Nice Kennedy Half Dollars-of Mixed Dates 1965-1968-- Face Value$5.50
 | US $45.14 (4 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:04:38 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1964, Kennedy Half Dollar
 | US $240.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:04:41 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
2006-S PROOF KENNEDY DCAM HALF-DOLLAR PRFECT US COIN
 | US $5.24 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:05:42 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
(2) 1966 Kennedy Half Dollars
 | US $8.99 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:05:54 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
2010 S Proof Deep Cameo Kennedy Silver Half Dollar Coin 90 % Silver
 | US $22.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:08:07 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1992 P/ D Kennedy Half Dollars SUPER NICE PAIR OFCOINS
 | US $2.25 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:08:07 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1964, Kennedy Half Dollar
 | US $240.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:08:57 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Lot of 7 1967 1968 1969 Silver Kennedy Half Dollars NO RESERVE!
 | US $34.01 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:09:44 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1990-S PCGS PR69 DCAM Kennedy Half Dollar
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1991-S PCGS PR69 DCAM Kennedy Half Dollar
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1996-S PCGS PR69 DCAM Kennedy Half Dollar
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1972-S Proof Half Dollar Kennedy MS SALE! 0Q3M
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6 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars
 | US $77.00 (13 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:12:50 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
UNCIRCULATED 1964-2011 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR SET IN NEW DANSCO ALBUM WITH SILVER!
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1992 P/ D Kennedy Half Dollars SUPER NICE PAIR OFCOINS
 | US $2.25 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:14:40 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR 1977 - S Clad Proof US Coins
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2005-S PROOF KENNEDY DCAM HALF-DOLLAR PRFECT US COIN
 | US $6.30 (4 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:15:41 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
2000 P/ D Kennedy Half Dollars SUPER NICE PAIR OFCOINS
 | US $2.25 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:18:06 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1978 P/ D Kennedy Half Dollars SUPER NICE PAIR OFCOINS
 | US $2.25 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:21:18 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1976 D BI-CENTENNIAL KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR
 | US $1.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:21:23 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Agreeablely Pleasing 1964 - P Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:23:59 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Considerably Charming Choice 1966- P Nice Toning Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:24:51 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Lot of 50 J.F. Kennedy Halves 90% SILVER Circulated bag 5
 | US $585.55 (11 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:25:25 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
2003-S PROOF KENNEDY DCAM HALF-DOLLAR PRFECT US COIN
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Lot of 11 1971 1972 1973 1974 Kennedy 1/2 Half $1 Dollars NO RESERVE!
 | US $6.01 (7 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:25:59 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Extra Delightful Choice 1964 - P Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $59.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:26:01 PST Buy It Now for only: US $59.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1982 D KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR
 | US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:26:57 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1988 S US MINT KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR PROOF 50 CENT COIN
 | US $4.25 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:27:27 PST Buy It Now for only: US $4.25 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1989 S US MINT KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR PROOF 50 CENT COIN
 | US $5.25 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:27:37 PST Buy It Now for only: US $5.25 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1970-1979 D US MINT SETS**10 SETS ** MUST HAVE** 1970D KENNEDY HALF KEY
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Extremely Good Looking 1964 - D Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:28:30 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Eye-Catching Fine Choice 1964 - D Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:29:23 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1983 P Kennedy Half Dollars VERY NICE CLEAN COIN
 | US $1.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:29:26 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Fabulously Sweet 1966 - P Rainbow Toned 40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:29:55 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2011 P & D Kennedy Half Dollars
 | US $3.40 (10 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:30:40 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1996 P KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR
 | US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:31:17 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Kennedy Silver Half Dollars all 1964 10 total- $5.00 face value NR!
 | US $118.51 (12 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:31:31 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Fantastic Choice 1964-P End Of Roll Toned Reverse Silver Kennedy Half Dollar-MS
 | US $79.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:33:49 PST Buy It Now for only: US $79.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Favorable Passable Choice 1964 - P Nice Toning Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $39.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:34:47 PST Buy It Now for only: US $39.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1971-S Proof Half Dollar Kennedy MS SALE! 0Q3W
 | US $13.23 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:35:08 PST Buy It Now for only: US $13.23 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Good Looking Fine Choice 1964 - P Nice Toning Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $39.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:35:21 PST Buy It Now for only: US $39.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1985 D Kennedy Half Dollars VERY NICE CLEAN COIN
 | US $1.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:35:26 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
2002-S PROOF KENNEDY DCAM HALF-DOLLAR PRFECT US COIN
 | US $3.84 (4 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:35:42 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Modestly Sharp Choice 1970 - D Key Date 40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $35.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:35:49 PST Buy It Now for only: US $35.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Most Attractive Choice 1964- P Rainbow Rim Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:36:39 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Pleasantly Nice Choice 1964 - P Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:37:10 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1978-P STUNNING GEM CHOICE BU KENNEDY HALF FROM MINT SET. A GORGEOUS COIN
 | US $3.19 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:37:45 PST Buy It Now for only: US $3.19 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Quite Tastefull Choice 1964 - P Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:37:49 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1986 D Kennedy Half Dollars VERY NICE CLEAN COIN
 | US $1.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:38:28 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1996-S Kennedy Half Dollar Deep Cameo US Proof Coin
 | US $4.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:38:38 PST Buy It Now for only: US $4.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Seven BI Centennial Kennedy Half Dollars 1976-B Gem BU
 | US $1.34 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:39:18 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Kennedy Half Dollars 1971
 | US $5.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:40:05 PST Buy It Now for only: US $10.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1970-S Proof Half Dollar Kennedy MS SALE! 0Q41
 | US $21.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:40:15 PST Buy It Now for only: US $21.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Very Charming Choice 1964 - D Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:40:30 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Truly Pleasing Choice 1964 - P Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:41:05 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Super Sweet Choice 1964 - D Rainbow Rim Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:42:26 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Stupendous Choice 1964 - P Killer Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $75.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:43:00 PST Buy It Now for only: US $75.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
SET OF 6 BEAUTIFUL KENNEDY HALF DOLLARS 1971--72--73--74--76--77
 | US $25.07 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:43:06 PST Buy It Now for only: US $28.08 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Strikingly Pleasant Choice 1964 - P Nice Toning Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:43:50 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Really Alluring Choice 1964 - D Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:44:36 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1982 P BU NO FG Initial Kennedy Half Dollar Coin NAME YOUR PRICE !!
 | US $6.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:44:48 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Rather Splendid Choice 1964 - P Rainbow Toned Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - MS
 | US $49.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:45:05 PST Buy It Now for only: US $49.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2000-S PROOF KENNEDY DCAM HALF-DOLLAR PRFECT US COIN
 | US $7.75 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:45:36 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1968-D Kennedy Silver Half Dollar - KEY DATE!!!
 | US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:46:11 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Kennedy Half Dollar 2009-D Uncirculated Satin Finish
 | US $3.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:50:20 PST Buy It Now for only: US $3.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1991 kennedy half very nice coin
 | US $1.19 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:51:29 PST Buy It Now for only: US $10.50 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1972 S PROOF KENNEDY HALF BEGINNING TO TONE BEAUTIFUL!!!
 | US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:51:31 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
2001-S GEM CAMEO CLAD PROOF KENNEDY HALF. FREE SHIPPING.
 | US $6.12 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:54:41 PST Buy It Now for only: US $6.12 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1996 S US MINT KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR PROOF 50 CENT COIN
 | US $11.49 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:57:02 PST Buy It Now for only: US $11.49 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1979 US Proof Set with SBA and Kennedy half from San Francisco (S)
 | US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:57:05 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Kennedy Half 1988-S Clad Proof
 | US $4.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:57:23 PST Buy It Now for only: US $4.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Kennedy Half Dollars 1981
 | US $5.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:57:25 PST Buy It Now for only: US $10.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1992-s kennedy half very nice coin
 | US $1.19 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:57:44 PST Buy It Now for only: US $10.50 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1999 Kennedy Half Dollar Ch/Gem BU!!
 | US $3.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:58:37 PST Buy It Now for only: US $3.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2001 D BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED KENNEDY HALF. FREE SHIP.
 | US $2.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:59:24 PST Buy It Now for only: US $2.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2000-S Proof Kennedy Silver Half - PCGS PR70DCAM
 | US $117.00 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:02:27 PST Buy It Now for only: US $117.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1964 Uncirculated Silver Kennedy Half Dollar
 | US $12.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:02:32 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
196x Roll of 20 Kennedy Half Dollars 40% Silver - Mixed Dates & Mints
 | US $87.00 (5 Bids) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:03:26 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1990-S US PROOF KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR
 | US $1.33 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:03:28 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1999 D Kennedy Half Dollar Ch/Gem BU!!
 | US $3.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:03:59 PST Buy It Now for only: US $3.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2000 Kennedy Half Dollar Ch/Gem BU!!
 | US $3.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:06:49 PST Buy It Now for only: US $3.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2 1967 Kennedy Half Dollars
 | US $10.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:08:02 PST Buy It Now for only: US $15.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2010 P KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR HIGHEST GRADE
 | US $5.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:09:06 PST Buy It Now for only: US $5.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2010 D KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR HIGHEST GRADE
 | US $5.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:09:41 PST Buy It Now for only: US $5.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2000 D Kennedy Half Dollar Ch/Gem BU!!
 | US $3.99 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:09:51 PST Buy It Now for only: US $3.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2009 D KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR HIGHEST GRADE
 | US $5.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:10:13 PST Buy It Now for only: US $5.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
2009 P KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR HIGHEST GRADE
 | US $5.95 End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:10:48 PST Buy It Now for only: US $5.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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