The 1964 Kennedy Silver Half Dollar was the first year of issue for this coin, which commemorated the late President John F. Kennedy. It was minted in both Philadelphia and Denver, with the Philadelphia mint coins having a "P" mint mark and the Denver mint coins having a "D" mint mark. The 1964 Kennedy Silver Half Dollar is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, and it has a diameter of 30.6 mm and a weight of 12.5 grams.
The obverse of the 1964 Kennedy Silver Half Dollar features a portrait of President John F. Kennedy facing to the left, with the inscription "LIBERTY" above the portrait and the date "1964" below the portrait. The reverse of the coin features an eagle perched on a rock, with the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" above the eagle and the inscription "HALF DOLLAR" below the eagle.
The 1964 Kennedy Silver Half Dollar is a popular coin among collectors, and it is often sold for a premium over its face value.