The Kennedy Half Dollar, designed by Frank Gasparro and Gilroy Roberts, began its mintage in 1964 and continues to be struck to this day. This set contains sixty 1964 Silver Kennedy Half Dollars all in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Circulation Kennedy Half Dollars were struck in .900 pure silver for their first year of issue only. The amount of silver contained in circulation Kennedy Half Dollars was lowered over the years until it was fully removed in 1971. As the first year of issue for Kennedy Half Dollars, these are among the most highly sought-after examples in the series.