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Why did they change the 50c coin?
The decision to reissue a fifty cent coin considered not only a change to materials but also different shapes to help solve the confusion with the twenty cents. A new shape and alloy was reintroduced into circulation in September 1969. This denomination has since been used for commemorative designs.
Who did JFK replace on the half dollar?
The Franklin half dollar is a coin that was struck by the United States Mint from 1948 to 1963. The fifty-cent piece pictures Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse.
When did half dollars stop being silver?
Circulated coins minted from 1964 to 1970 derive most of their value from their silver content. From 1965 to 1970 the silver content was reduced from 90% (in 1964 dated coins) to 40% silver. The popularity of collecting Kennedy half dollars is beginning to increase.
How much is a old 50c coin worth?
Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mintage | Value, USD |
|---|---|---|
| Unc | ||
| 1969 | – | $ 10.00 |
| 1967 | – | $ 2.67 |
| 1966 | 8.055.999 | $ 0.72 |
What’s the name of the 50 cent piece?
For the United States half dollar, see Half dollar (United States coin). The fifty-cent piece ( French: pièce de 50 cents) is the common name of the Canadian coin worth 50 cents. The coin’s reverse depicts the coat of arms of Canada.
When did the Mint stop making the fifty cent coin?
However as the silver price rose above the face value of the coin the Mint suspended striking of the coin in March 1968. Although it was rumoured that the Mint had lost money striking the fifty cent, all the metal used in the manufacture of the 36.5 million coins produced was purchased before the price rises.
Is it legal to have a 50 cent piece?
People quite commonly, upon being presented with 50-cent pieces, question the legality of the coin, because of the non-circulating status of the denomination. The coin occupies a similar status to that of the United States half-dollar coin.
When was the first 50 dollar coin made?
These are the only $50 gold pieces ever issued at the United States mint and are not to be confounded with the 450 pieces minted in California, dated 1851, 1852 and 1855.