2021 Kennedy Half Dollar Bags & Rolls Sales Start May 11

2021-P Kennedy Half Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United Stats Mint will open sales for the 2020 Kennedy Half Dollar next week on May 11, 2021. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The Half Dollar will be sold in 200-coin bags from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints as well as a 2-roll set from both Mints, the same combination of products for the Half Dollar the past several years. As many readers will know, the Kennedy Half Dollar is …

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Today’s Deal – 1960s Kennedy Half Dollar 40% Silver Set

1960s Kennedy Half Dollar 40% Silver Coins

Today’s Deal is an excellent opportunity to get the somewhat difficult to find 40% silver Kennedy Half Dollars. From 1965 through 1969, the Half Dollar contained 40% silver before moving to the Nickel-Copper clad in 1970 through to today. 1964 was the last year any circulating coin in the United States had 90% silver content. Right now, Hall of Fame Memorabilia has three of these 5-coin sets priced at $44.99 each including free shipping. US …

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Today’s Deal – 1952 Franklin Half Dollar

1952 Franklin Half Dollar

Today’s Deal is on a beautiful 1952 Franklin Half Dollar. The common date Half Dollar is in choice brilliant uncirculated condition and has been hand picked by the seller for its luster and eye appeal. Today you can pick it up for $24.95, a great value for this coin in this condition. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission …

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Today’s Deal – 1990s Kennedy Half Proof Set

1990-S Through 1999-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to fill in those Kennedy Half Dollar Proofs from the 1990s to your collection. Hall of Fame Sport Memorabilia has a great deal going on their Amazon store front. You can pick up a 10-coin set of Kennedy Half Dollars Proof Set for $49.99. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the …

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Today’s Deal – Complete Kennedy Half Dollar Proof Set From The 80s

1980-1989 Kennedy Half Proof Complete Set

Today’s Deal is another opportunity to complete your Kennedy Half Dollar Proof sets in your collection. This particular deal is on all 10 of the Proof Half Dollars from the 1980s. It is priced at $44.95, less than $4.50 per coin. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to help pay for …

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Today’s Deal – 2017 Kennedy Half Dollar 2-Coin Set

2017 D&P Kennedy Half Dollar Set

Today’s Deal is a good opportunity to pick up a set of modern, not-for-general circulation Kennedy Half Dollars. Right now you can pick up a 2017 Denver and Philadelphia Kennedy Half Dollar Set for $9.95. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to help pay for the upkeep …

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PCGS Confirms New 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar Variety

1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar obverse

The following Press Release comes from PCGS, announcing that a new variety of the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar has been discovered and graded by the California-based company. (June 30, 2020; Santa Ana, California) – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has confirmed a new die marriage for the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. The coin was struck with a previously unknown obverse die and is now recognized as the new Overton 133 variety.          It is …

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Mail Bag – Why is The Kennedy Half Dollar Not in Circulation?

2020 Kennedy Half Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

Today’s Mail Bag question askes an important question: Why don’t we see Kennedy Half Dollar in circulation? The question came in last week from Zoe and while the answer is a simple one, the progress of how we got to that answer is a little more interesting. Hi, I am new to collecting and I really like the Kennedy half dollar. But they are hard to find and I found out that they are not …

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Today’s Deal – 2017 Two-Coin Kennedy Half Dollar Set

2017 D&P Kennedy Half Dollar Set

Today’s Deal is a good opportunity to pick up a set of modern, not-for-general circulation Kennedy Half Dollars. Right now you can pick up a 2017 Denver and Philadelphia Kennedy Half Dollar Set for $9.95. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to help pay for the upkeep …

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2020 Kennedy Half Dollar Sales Start Today

2020 Kennedy Half Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

As previously reported, The United Stats Mint will open sales for the 2020 Kennedy Half Dollar today at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The Half Dollar will be sold in 200-coin bags from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints as well as a 2-roll set from both Mints. As many readers will know, the Kennedy Half Dollar is not released into general circulation but rather made in smaller numbers for collectors and Numismatic products from the …

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