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Why purchase this 2-piece set of Kennedy Half Dollar Proof coins?This "50 year Moon Landing Set" is a beautiful pairing of half dollar coins honoring President John F. Kennedy, assembled to symbolically commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11's lunar landing on July 20, 1969. President Kennedy is notably the man behind the U.S. Space Race, challenging the nation to develop a space program to land men on the moon and safely return them to earth. His dream came to fruition in 1969, which was sadly nearly six years after his assassination. This set includes two Kennedy Half Dollar coins: a silver proof coin issued in 1969, and a 2019-S Cupronickel Enhanced Reverse Proof Kennedy Half Dollar which was released by the U.S. Mint as part of the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Proof Half Dollar Set. Design of the Kennedy Half DollarA portrait of Kennedy by Gilroy Roberts is centered on the obverse, with a heraldic eagle design by Frank Gasparro on the reverse. NGC Certified Half DollarsEach Kennedy Half Dollar in this set is individually graded by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and encapsulated in a protective holder. The 2019-S Cupronickel Enhanced Reverse Proof is authenticated as a First Day of Issue, graded a flawless Proof 70. The 1969 Silver Proof is graded GEM Proof, accompanied by a certification label signed by the Lunar Module Pilot of the 1972 Apollo 16 mission, Astronaut Charlie Duke. Add this impressively graded "50 year Moon Landing Set" of Kennedy Half Dollars to your collection today! |
This 2-Piece Set - 2019-S Cupronickel Enhanced Reverse Proof Kennedy Half Dollar Set includes Silver Proof Kennedy Half Dollar NGC PF70 & Gem Proof Charlie Duke Signature "50 year Moon Landing Set" is proudly minted by the U.S. Mint. The United States Mint was founded in 1792 and manufactures circulating, collectible, and bullion coinage.
Year of Issue: | 2019 |
Mint: | U.S. Mint |
Mint Mark: | S |
Branch: | San Francisco |
Quantity: | 2-Piece Set |
Grading Service: | NGC |
Grade: | PF70 & Gem Proof |
Variety: | Set includes Silver Proof Kennedy Half Dollar |
Finish: | Enhanced Reverse Proof |
Label/Signature: | Charlie Duke Signature |
Composition: | Clad |
Country: | United States |
Legal Tender: | United States |
Currency: | Dollar |
Denomination: | 0.50 |
Mintage: | 100,000 |