1: The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy's legacy.

2: The coin was designed by Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro, with Kennedy's bust on the obverse side.

3: Kennedy Half Dollars were intended for circulation but are now mostly collected for their silver content.

4: The 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar is the most rare and valuable coin in the series.

5: In 1976, a special bicentennial design was released for the Kennedy Half Dollar.

6: Kennedy Half Dollars were made of 90% silver until 1970, when the mint switched to a copper-nickel alloy.

7: Some Kennedy Half Dollars were struck on silver planchets from 1965-1970, creating rare error coins.

8: The Kennedy Half Dollar remains a popular coin among collectors and numismatists today.

9: The coin's design has been a symbol of American history and patriotism for over 50 years.