My Newly Started Kennedy Half Dollar Set

I'm doing the Dansco 8166/8167 combo and added a page to 8167 for the collector versions and any type 2 proofs (I'm not at home but I think only the 1981 doesn't have a spot). I think I only need the elusive 1998 mate finish for those.

I picked up 33 silver proofs at FUN (for 24x FV and was able to finish off 8166 and a bunch in 8167.

Side story. I was telling my LCS guy how some guy bought all of the silver proof dimes and quarters right before my turn. He tells me his friend was at FUN and was coming over. The guy walks in and it was guy who bought all of the dimes and quarters. I'm kicking myself for not offering to buy them from him at a little profit. Oh well. Maybe I'll ask the LCS guy to pass on my offer.

I agree the Kennedy albums are a fun project.
Some banks will special order a full box for you if you have $500 to play with.
It is a great way to keep up with dates, and find an occasional silver, or even a proof, which I have done.
Beware though, you may need a wheelcart to tote that box to your car!

Enjoy building the collection. As someone born while John Fitzgerald Kennedy was President of the United States, I have always had an affinity for this series. I am presently working on NGC graded clad proof issues with thirteen more of them to go. Between individual examples, uncirculated coin sets, proof coin sets, silver proof coin sets and graded examples, I have them all. It is an enjoyable and attainable set to acquire.

Thanks to everyone who responded and the nice comments!

So I have been very, VERY slowly chipping away at this album. Lol. Honestly, mostly due to the fact that half dollars are usually pretty hard to find. I did purchase a few from my local coin store.

I was actually lucky enough to come across two rolls of them yesterday at my credit union. No silver coins, though. I would actually be interested in possibly purchasing some of the silver proofs from the 60's eventually. I'd have to add a blank page somewhere.

First page is almost complete. Missing those special 1964 coins.


Second page is getting there. I found these all in circulation.


These too.


Bought these. Funny how much different the strike looks.


This was purchased when I bought a mint set. It's quite lonely all by itself lol


The Kennedy half dollar (and halves in general) are pretty cool coins. I like the size of them and it feels quite nice squeezing them into the ports, unlike a lot of smaller coins.

That said, I wish I could find more halves around easily. I would request my credit union to order me a box, but uh, 500 dollars is a lot of money!

Looks awesome!

Nice progress so far! Kennedy halves might be my favorite modern series to collect. I have fond memories of searching for them and filling Littleton coin folders in the very early days of my numismatic journey.

Looking good, I have 11 of the ones you are missing.
Please let me know if you are interested in these.