In 2014, the United States Mint celebrated the 50^th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s rise to the Half Dollar. In honor of that 1964 occasion, the US Mint issued a 24-karat gold coin with proof visuals and the same designs in use on the Kennedy Half Dollar. Now, certified 2014-W 50^th Anniversary Kennedy Gold Half Dollars are available to you for purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive in PCGS or NGC protective plastic slabs!
• Issued to mark the 50^th anniversary of the Kennedy Half Dollar!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains 3/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Issued a face value of $.50 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of PF69 or PR69 from the Professional Coin Grading Service or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• President John F. Kennedy is on the obverse.
• Modified Presidential Seal on the reverse.
• W mint mark from the West Point Mint.
• Please note that you may get coins with matching labels and designations.

Kennedy was just 43 years old when he was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States on January 20, 1961. He remains the youngest person ever elected to the presidency, and his youth and vigor helped to create a sense of optimism and hope among Americans during a time of great change and uncertainty.

In November 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated while visiting Dallas, Texas. The US Mint moved quickly to redesign a circulation coin in honor of the assassinated president. By January 1964, dies were approved and the first new Kennedy Half Dollars were struck in March 1964.

President John F. Kennedy is featured in left-profile relief on the obverse of 2014-W 50^th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollars. This portrait was created by Gilroy Roberts in 1964. Roberts was then serving as the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.

A modified version of the Presidential Seal is found in the reverse design of the 2014-W Gold Half Dollar. This design came from Frank Gasparro, an Assistant Engraver at the US Mint, and is heavily inspired by the heraldic eagle.

These 2014-W 50^th Anniversary Kennedy Gold Half Dollars are available in near-perfect condition. Each coin has a PF69 or PR69 grade, indicating coins with full, original mint luster and a maximum of two minor detractions. Please note these coins are chosen at random with no guarantee of the labels and designations beyond the PF/PR69 grade.

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