1996-D 50C MS68 Certification #02618718, PCGS #6770

Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 3, Copper-Nickel Clad (1971- ) Designer: Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro Content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center Weight: 11.30 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Edge: Reeded (150 reeds) Mint: Denver Production Strikes: 24,744,000 General Type Description: Beginning in 1971, all silver was removed from the Half Dollar, in favor of the same copper-nickel clad alloy that had been in use on Dimes and Quarter Dollars since 1965. Mintages remained low relative to all other denominations, with the result that the Half Dollar was seldom used or seen in circulation (a situation that persists today). Though somewhat lengthy, this series is easy and affordable to collect as either circulation strikes, Proofs, or both. Some dates, such as 1987-P and D, 2001-P, 2002-P and D, and others were not issued for circulation but are available only in Mint sets, adding a bit of a challenge. Major varieties include a 1972 No “FG” and a 1974 Doubled Die Obverse. (Source:: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Notes: Ex. GRFN (Graham Napier). One of less than two dozen graded MS68 with none finer (as of 5/2016), this lustrous gem is encapsulated in an old green holder (OGH) and was acquired 9/2013 via Ira & Larry Goldberg. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com

Jaime Hernandez

The 1996-D Kennedy Half Dollar is a common issue and can be bought very inexpensively in circulated grades up to about MS66 condition. In MS67 it is a little tougher to find but for a small premium one can be purchased very easily. In MS68 condition they are scarce and command a much higher premium than MS67 coins of this date and mint mark. Anything grading higher than MS68 is almost unheard of and should definitely be submitted for grading if one is found.