1: The Kennedy half dollar was introduced in 1964.

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

3: The reverse of the coin showcases the presidential seal.

4: The original design did not include the eagle.

5: Over 900 million Kennedy half dollars have been minted.

6: The coin was issued after Kennedy's assassination.

7: The design was created by Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro.

8: Kennedy's widow, Jacqueline Kennedy, had input on the design.

9: The Kennedy half dollar remains a popular coin among collectors.