2001-P 50C MS68 Certification #21045807, PCGS #6780

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: Philadelphia Production Strikes: 21,200,000 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) Specific Issue Description: This is the last year in which the Mint released Kennedy Half Dollars into circulation. Beginning in 2002, the Mint began selling the coins to collectors through bags and rolls. Therefore, in 2002 mintages dropped considerably compared to previous years. (Source: Hernandez, Jamie. PCGS CoinFacts Exemplar Notes: Graded as MS68 with only two finer (as as 05/2016). Acquired 11/2015 from David Baker.

Jaime Hernandez

This is the last year in which the Mint released Kennedy Half Dollars into circulation.  Beginning in 2002, the Mint began selling the coins to collectors through bags and rolls. Therefore, in 2002 mintages dropped considerable compared to previous years.