1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar has traditionally been considered the key date coin for the series. The coin had a mintage of 2,150,000 due to the fact that it was only released in the government issued 1970 Mint Set and not issued for circulation.
This year also represents the final circulation strike issue of the series to be minted with silver content. In later years, silver compositions were used for specially issued collectible uncirculated and proof Kennedy Half Dollars.
The 1970-D Kennedy Half is almost always found in uncirculated grades due to the origin of the coins. They can still be acquired as part of a complete 1970 Mint Set, or as a single coin from a broken up set. Examples graded MS67 by PCGS and NGC are rare and command high premiums.
