What is a Kennedy half dollar 1964?

The Kennedy Half Dollar 1964 is an important U.S. coin to collect. This edition is highly prized by US coin collectors for being its first year of issue. It is also a very common coin and available in excellent condition. So, if we want it to fetch a top price, we need it to be practically new (uncirculated or rarely handled).

Why did Kennedy half dollars not circulate in 1964?

Hoarding of 1964 Kennedy halves was immense. For that reason, the coin failed to circulate well. In fact, many numismatists believe that the early hoarding of Kennedy half dollars is one main reason the denomination doesn’t circulate today. 1964 was the only year that circulating Kennedy half dollars were struck in a 90 percent silver composition.

What is a 50 cent coin with Kennedy's bust?

The 50 cents coin with Kennedy’s bust is a modern issue, which began production in 1964 and continues to be minted today. It’s a common American coin, with a total circulation of well over 400 million units, although not all of them were made for circulation.