1: The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964.

2: The coin features a portrait of President John F. Kennedy.

3: Kennedy half dollars are made of 90% silver and 10% copper.

4: The coin was created to honor JFK after his assassination.

5: Kennedy half dollars have been minted every year since 1964.

6: The Kennedy half dollar is still in circulation today.

7: Some Kennedy half dollars are valuable to collectors.

8: There have been special editions of the Kennedy half dollar.

9: Kids can start collecting Kennedy half dollars too!