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.
They still do, but only for the collector market. Half dollars haven't been widely circulated in decades, so the Mint scaled back production.
....They haven't stopped being made. New Kennedy half dollars are minted every year. 2001 is the latest year intended for circulation, but you can buy 2011 Kennedy half dollars in mint sets and in bags on the mint's website.
156,205,446 struck at Denver Mint.
No, not for circulation.
There are no mintmarks on 1965 Kennedy half dollars.
All Kennedy half dollars minted from 1965 to 1970 are 40% silver.
Yes the Denver mint did strike half dollars that year and so did San Francisco in proof only. 1976 half dollars made at Philadelphia don't have mint marks; the "P" didn't appear on halves until 1980.
The primary responsibility of the Royal Mint is to mint and distribute Britain's circulating coinage.
All S-mint Kennedy half dollars were struck as proofs. Without knowing the specific date it's not possible to put a value on the coin.
Even Mint State 1964 90% silver Kennedy half dollars are considered very common. Retail values on average are $17.00, which is only about 2 dollars more than the silver value.
Kennedy half dollars (50 cent pieces) have only been minted since 1964. And in any case, JFK was only 5 years old in 1922 and on top of that the U.S. didn't mint ANY half dollars in 1922.
None of the Kennedy Bicentennial half dollars struck for general circulation have more than face value. Only proof and uncirculated collectors coins sold from the Mint have premiums.
The US Mint has no plans to discontinue making half dollars. In any case Congressional approval would be required.