The Big Book of United States Silver Half Dollar Fun Facts and Trivia (Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, Capped Bust, Seated Liberty, Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin, and Kennedy Half Dollars)

United States silver half dollars have more than two centuries of fascinating history behind them. From America’s earliest federal coinage to the silver Kennedy half dollars of the twentieth century, the 50-cent piece has featured some of the most recognizable designs, historical figures, and symbols ever placed on American coins.The Big Book of United States Silver Half Dollar Fun Facts and Trivia takes readers on an entertaining journey through the history of America’s half dollars. Explore the Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, Capped Bust, Seated Liberty, Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin, and Kennedy half dollars while discovering the stories that make each series unique.Along the way, readers will discover fascinating facts about silver content, changing coin designs, important dates, mint marks, famous engravers, historical events, and the people and symbols featured on these coins. Learn how America’s half dollars changed over time, why certain designs lasted for decades while others disappeared quickly, and how changing silver compositions transformed the denomination during the twentieth century.You will also discover stories behind the Walking Liberty design, Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell, the rapid creation of the Kennedy half dollar following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and the transition from traditional 90 percent silver half dollars to 40 percent silver Kennedy issues.Rather than focusing only on prices, grading, and technical collecting information, this book explores the entertaining side of numismatics through memorable facts, historical trivia, unusual details, and stories from American coinage.Whether you are a coin collector, silver enthusiast, coin roll hunter, history fan, or simply someone who enjoys discovering unusual facts, this book offers an accessible introduction to the fascinating world of United States silver half dollars.