1: Introduction Discover the rich history of the Kennedy Half Dollar with these 6 key moments.

2: Design Change In 1964, the Kennedy Half Dollar was issued, replacing the Franklin Half Dollar.

3: Silver Composition From 1964-1970, Kennedy Half Dollars were minted in 90% silver.

4: 1976 Bicentennial Design To celebrate America's 200th birthday, a special Bicentennial design was released.

5: Clad Composition The Kennedy Half Dollar's composition changed to copper-nickel in 1971.

6: Proof Sets Proof sets featuring Kennedy Half Dollars have been popular collector items since 1964.

7: Special Releases Special releases, like the 50th Anniversary Gold Coin, honor Kennedy's legacy.

8: Mint Marks Mint marks indicate where Kennedy Half Dollars were minted, adding collectibility.

9: Legacy The Kennedy Half Dollar continues to be an iconic and collectible coin today.