2000-2009 Kennedy Half Dollars
The Kennedy Half Dollar series experienced a transformation during the decade from 2000-2009. Until now the half dollar denomination had been produced nearly every year for circulation, although in decreasing numbers. Starting in 2002, the US Mint no longer produced Kennedy Halves for circulation, although they did continue to produce circulation strike coins for collectors.
The US Mint began selling bags and rolls of circulation strike Kennedy Half Dollars directly to collectors. These coins were priced at a premium above face value and sold in 200-coin bags from either the Philadelphia or Denver Mint, and a two rolls set containing one roll of coins from each Mint. Sales of similar bags and rolls followed for each subsequent year.
The Kennedy Half Dollar also continued to be produced for collectors through the annual Mint Sets, Proof Sets, and Silver Proof Sets.
Each year, there are now actually six distinct Kennedy Half Dollars produced each year. This consists of the circulation strike coins from Philadelphia and Denver, the satin finish coins from Philadelphia and Denver, the clad proof coin from San Francisco, and the silver proof coin from San Francisco.
Kennedy Half Dollars By Year
2000 Kennedy Half Dollar
2001 Kennedy Half Dollar
2002 Kennedy Half Dollar
2003 Kennedy Half Dollar
2004 Kennedy Half Dollar
2005 Kennedy Half Dollar
2006 Kennedy Half Dollar
2007 Kennedy Half Dollar
2008 Kennedy Half Dollar
2009 Kennedy Half Dollar
