Kennedy Half Dollar Coin Display Cases & Coin Albums

The U.S. half dollar, first minted in 1794, has long been the largest circulating coin in diameter and weight. Early designs featured Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, with numerous design changes through the 19th and early 20th centuries. Notable designs include the Walking Liberty half dollar (1916–1947) and the Franklin half dollar (1948–1963).

In 1964, the Kennedy half dollar was introduced shortly after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The original 1964 coin was 90% silver, with silver content reduced to 40% from 1965 to 1970, before transitioning to copper-nickel clad composition in 1971. Half dollars remained common in circulation until the 1970s but gradually became rare in everyday transactions, largely due to reduced demand and changing public habits.

From 2001 to 2020, half dollars were minted primarily for collectors, as Federal Reserve inventories were ample. Production resumed for general circulation in 2021. Today, Kennedy and historic half dollars are highly valued by collectors, and their evolving designs, compositions, and historical significance make them a cornerstone of American numismatics.