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just got what appears to be a brand new JFK $0.50 piece from the PO... I haven't seen a new one in ages... We're they just releases from treasury?
I did a search to see if they were still being minted and this is ths AI overview that came up.
AI Overview
Yes, Kennedy half dollars are still minted, but primarily for collectors and numismatic products, not for general circulation, though the Federal Reserve may still order them for circulation. Here's a more detailed explanation:
Minting History: The Kennedy half dollar was introduced in 1964, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Shift in Focus: In 2001, the U.S. Mint stopped producing half dollars for general circulation due to declining demand.
Collector Focus: From 2002 onwards, the mint has focused on producing Kennedy half dollars for collectors, including annual coin sets and other numismatic products.
Circulation Resumed: In 2021, the mint resumed striking Kennedy half dollars for general circulation, with the Federal Reserve ordering them for use in commerce.
Current Status The U.S. Mint is not currently producing new half dollar coins for circulation. Production at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints has been suspended to focus on other coin denominations.
Where to Find Them: You can still obtain Kennedy half dollars from some banks for face value, and these half dollars are quite common.
Collector Products: The U.S. Mint also offers Kennedy half dollar products for collectors, such as coin sets and bags.
Silver Content: Early Kennedy half dollars (1964-1970) contained silver, but later versions, minted since 1971, are made of a copper-nickel alloy.