The US 1964 Half Dollar, designed by John Flanagan, was minted during a pivotal moment as the US transitioned off the silver standard. Composed of 90% silver, the US 1964 Half Dollar marked the last year of silver content before economic pressures forced change. The coin features President Kennedy’s portrait, symbolizing national unity after his assassination.
Flanagan’s design on the US 1964 Half Dollar became iconic, reflecting both political mourning and hope. Economically, the coin represented the end of an era, making the US 1964 Half Dollar a significant artifact of American history and monetary policy.