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

2: The design features a profile image of Kennedy on the obverse and the presidential coat of arms on the reverse.

3: The Kennedy Half Dollar was immediately popular among collectors and remains so to this day.

4: The coin was intended as a memorial to Kennedy following his assassination in 1963.

5: The Kennedy Half Dollar was the last US coin to be struck in 90% silver.

6: In 1971, the coin was changed to a copper-nickel composition due to rising silver prices.

7: Despite the change in composition, the Kennedy Half Dollar is still highly sought after by collectors.

8: Varieties such as proof coins and special editions make the Kennedy Half Dollar a diverse collector's item.

9: The Kennedy Half Dollar continues to be a symbol of American history and a tribute to a legendary president.