1: The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy.

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

3: The original design by Gilroy Roberts was chosen in a competition for the coin's artwork.

4: The design of the Kennedy half dollar has remained unchanged since its introduction.

5: The coin's composition is 90% silver, making it a valuable collector's item.

6: The Kennedy half dollar was immediately popular with the public upon its release.

7: In 1971, the coin's composition was changed to a copper-nickel alloy.

8: Despite the change in composition, the Kennedy half dollar remains a popular coin for collectors.

9: The Kennedy half dollar continues to be a beloved and iconic coin in American numismatic history.