1776-1976-D Kennedy Bicentennial Half Dollar Independence Hall Collectors Coin
History Of The 1776 To 1976 Half Dollar. The year 1776 is one of the most important in American history as it marked the beginning of independence from British colonists. By this time, thirteen colonies had overthrown British rule and issued the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In 1976 the country marked a historic milestone: 200 years of independence and sovereignty.
As is customary, the federal and state governments organized various celebrations and feats to mark the anniversary in style. As part of the celebrations, Congress approved minting three sets of Bicentennial coins.These include the Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar, Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar, and the Bicentennial Washington Quarter. The United States Mint struck and released the coins into circulation in 1976. The coins were issued for one year only in place of the regular coins.
Today, we'll only focus on the 1776 to 1976 Kennedy half dollar. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35. President of the United States of America and also the youngest to be elected into office.
A Harvard graduate and Navy veteran, Kennedy rose from a Democratic Congressman to serving in the Senate, eventually clinching the ticket for a first-ballot nominee for president. He won against the Republican candidate, Richard Nixon, in a hotly contested race. One of Kennedy's most memorable adages is, Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. JFK was assassinated on November 22, 1963, after being in office for barely a thousand days.His memory lives on, and he remains one of the most celebrated presidents of all time. Minted in 1976, this copper coin features Independence Hall on the reverse side and a portrait of the late president John F.
The coin is circulated and ungraded while also being good as new through well up keep, and this makes it a great coin to have in any collection. The 50 cent piece is composed of copper and has a business strike type. It is a Kennnedy Bicentennial Half Dollar that was minted in the United States in 1976. This collectors coin is perfect for any coin enthusiast and is uncertified, so you will want to add it to your collection today!