The U.S. Mint started work on the Kennedy Half Dollar on November 25, 1963 - three days after the tragedy in Dallas. No one knew that rising silver prices in 1964 would make this first Kennedy Half Dollar the only 90% silver proof minted at the Philadelphia Mint, but it's a fact. Each proof was struck multiple times. After being struck, they were handled only by workers wearing gloves, ensuring that every coin is top quality. Get yours now on the 50th anniversary of JFK's inauguration!
There is no denying the impact the assassination of President John F. Kennedy had on the country. It's one of the few moments in our nation's history that Americans vividly remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when the news of this tragic event spread on November 22, 1963. JFK's assassination changed the course of history. It also had a lasting effect on U.S. Coinage. Ironically…
