A coin born of tragedy and legacy.
First minted in early 1964, the Kennedy Half Dollar was authorized just months after the president’s assassination. Public demand for the coin was overwhelming—more than 273 million were struck that year alone, yet few ever saw circulation as Americans saved them as keepsakes.
Only the 1964 issue was minted in .900 fine silver, making it a true collectible. Designed by Gilroy Roberts (obverse) and Frank Gasparro (reverse), the coin features Kennedy’s profile on the front and the presidential coat of arms on the back—a bald eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by fifty stars.
Today, the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is cherished as both a symbol of American leadership and one of the last circulating silver coins struck by the U.S. Mint.
First struck in 1964, the Kennedy Half Dollar became an instant icon.
Minted in .900 fine silver for one year only, it was saved as a keepsake by millions of Americans mourning the president’s assassination. Designed by Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro, it features JFK’s profile and the presidential seal, making it one of the most meaningful modern U.S. coins.




















