Celebrating 200 years of independence, these bicentennial coins could be the perfect addition to your half-dollar collection! Each one was struck at the San Francisco Mint and consists of a 40% silver composition. Available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, these coins feature the classic Kennedy portrait along with a reverse design made exclusively for the bicentennial release. Today, 1976-S 40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Available to you in a plastic flip!
• Celebrates the United States bicentennial!
• Contains .1479 Troy oz of actual silver content.
• The face value of $.50 (USD) is fully backed by the United States.
• John F. Kennedy in a portrait is depicted on the obverse.
• A rendition of Independence Hall features in the reverse design.
• Features the San Francisco mintmark.

Congressional bills authorizing the production of U.S. bicentennial coins were introduced as early as 1971. Once the legislation was passed, a competition was held for the designs of a new quarter, half-dollar, and dollar. While the obverse designs would remain the same, the reverse artwork was completely new for the 1975-76 releases. Though the bicentennial coins were minted during both years, all coins under this label simply feature a dual 1776-1976 date. As such, it is impossible to tell which specific year the coins were minted.

The obverse of 1976-S Silver Kennedy Half Dollars features a portrait of John F. Kennedy. This design is credited to Gilroy Roberts and originally debuted in 1964. The portrait has a simplified, neo-classical quality as it features the former President in left-profile relief. Inscriptions are included that read Liberty, In God We Trust, 1776-1976.

On the reverse side of 1976-S 40% Silver Half Dollars a rendering of Independence Hall is featured. This historic building is located in Philadelphia and was a crucial location for the drafting of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The design is credited to Seth Huntington.

All 1976-S 40% Kennedy Half Dollars in this JM Bullion online listing are available to you in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. While minor blemishes could be visible, overall, they will be in exceptional shape. These coins were struck at the San Francisco branch of the U.S. Mint and are recognized as legal tender by the federal government. They will arrive to you in individual plastic flips.

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