what is 1979 John F Kennedy half dollar coin?

Why was this coin issued?

The US Mint has been making the John F Kennedy half dollar coin since 1964. The first year it was 90% silver, and the following six years it was 40% silver since then it has been made of nickel and copper. Why? Because there has always been a half dollar coin in circulation, and John F. Kennedy was assasinated in November 1963.

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1972 S US MINT KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR PROOF 50 CENT COIN $3.50

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