Striking began in January of 1964. The coins were released in April 1964. No special 1964 Kennedy halves were made or sold by the U.S. Mint. This is the first year of issue and the coin is 90% silver, but due to hoarders, and those interested in a memento so many are still available that most are valued only for the silver, which as of today is just under $10.00.
1796 was the first year of issue.
1913 was first year of issue.
1907 was the first year of issue.
No, the first US (Federal issue) gold coin was minted in 1795 and the double eagle ($20) wasn't minted until 1850.
The first 1,758 US silver dollars were minted in Philadelphia in 1794.
JFK halves are currently minted at all 3 facilities. Philadelphia and Denver strike circulation-issue clad coins and San Francisco manufactures proof coins. Proofs are available in both copper-nickel and special silver "prestige" sets.
Senator John F. Kennedy's main issue in the campaign of 1960 was that
1964 was first year of issue so 46 years
There were 35,043,0000 New Zealand one cent coins minted for issue in 1974.
JFK was a Catholic. This was a political issue during the election. Some people feared he would be ruled by the pope.
John Kennedy became the first and only Roman Catholic President in 1960. His religion was an issue, especially in the South, but it also helped him get votes from Catholics.
The mintage for 1926 Philadelphia issue is 816,750/ Denver issue 418,00/ San Francisco 2,041,500