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Production of half dollars was significantly reduced starting in 2003, because halves haven't seen widespread use since the 1970s. Now the Mint only produces enough coins each year to satisfy the collector market.

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They still do, but only for the collector market. Half dollars haven't been widely circulated in decades, so the Mint scaled back production.

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