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Poll Question
To consider a Kennedy half set as "complete" do you need to have the gold 50TH coin as part of the collection?
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I voted no, which I was really torn over. What makes me think that it SHOULD be considered part of the series is that it does have 50 cents of face value (which interestingly makes it the lowest face value gold coin ever issued). Being that the only significant difference is that it is made of gold and not clad or silver makes me think it is definitely related, but the fact that the circulation issues are NOT gold is what makes me feel it isn't required to complete a set
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08/10/2014 5:22 pm
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As much as I Hated to do it, I voted YES.  I know I will most likely ever be able to get one, I don't think anyone could Honestly say they have a "complete set" with out it.  Edited by Dar
08/10/2014 5:33 pm
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United States
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For a complete set ...yes
Will it be in most collectors sets ...no
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No. Not the gold one, not the silver anniversary set, and not the clad anniversary set. Only the regular issue P & D clad halves (as in the mint sets, rolls, and bags), and the clad and silver proofs.
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Personally, I already consider the Proofs and silver proofs as separate sets to a regular Kennedy collection. The 50th anniversary ones are another different set. If you want to have a set of all the sets, then yes. I voted no. Although I don't think it matters what I think because collecting is personal. If I feel like I'm done after I have just the p+d business strikes, then I'm done. I'm building a 50 year set of Kennedy halves with a variety of strikes and mint marks. I don't really care if someone says it's not complete because I'm only doing one coin per year, or I won't have a gold 2014 or because I didn't get the accented hair 1964 It's my kit and it's complete when I want it to be. Anyway, that's just me and I don't really feel like there are any rules other than "collect what you want" and "don't clean your coins!"  Edited by tkbslc
08/10/2014 5:56 pm
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Guys that have it will say it is required. Guys that don't will say it is not. I do not think anniversary coins belong with regular coins. I had planned on getting one but the whole ANA show thing turned me off to the coin. |
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I say it is not required. It is not meant for circulation, and that's what criteria my set is based on. Technically, the NIFC halves aren't either, but who in the world would ever consider using a gold Kennedy half for payment of a candy bar or something? I compare this to saying you need all of those painted/colored ASEs to have a complete set of them. But, my collections are based on the mainstream circulated coins, not derivatives. Edited by skyshark124
08/11/2014 12:02 pm
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Depends on the individual. You can easily define a collection to suit your wallet or just what you enjoy.
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NO, because it is not a circulation coin so has no place in a circulation set. Stil have no idea what I am going to do with all the proof halves I have found.
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As I decided to not collect clad coins and only focused on the silver I say no.
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I voted no for the same reason I do not consider ASE's to be a part of my dollar coin collection. It is a bullion coin that happens to have a face value and design that matches a (formerly) circulating coin. The intent is entirely different, thus they do not belong in the same series. I'm just waiting for the day somebody finds one of these bad boys in a bank roll! |
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Just to play devil's advocate here, by that logic, wouldn't that exclude silver proof coins as well? The "real" coins are clad and the silver proofs are special silver "bullion" editions?
Really, though, I do agree. I think this Gold straddles the line between bullion and commemorative.
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08/11/2014 12:41 pm
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For a complete set ...yes
Will it be in most collectors sets ...no I have to agree with this as being the most accurate assessment. Based on my opinion, of course.  |
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A date-mintmark collection of business strike JFK's from 1964 to 2001-D is a complete set, in and of itself. Everything else is just NIFC, including the new 24k coin.  The upcoming four-coin Silver Set, much as I'm looking forward to it, is just as NIFC as the 24k coin... A truly complete JFK collection would have to have the 24k coin, the 1998-S Matte Finish, and the 1964 Accented Hair Proof. |
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It most certainly would HAVE TO be included in a COMPLETE Kennedy half dollar SET, as will the 4-coin silver set. Just because it is expensive does not mean one doesn't require it for completion. Now, if you are doing a "Circulation Set", it would obviously not be included. How is this even being questioned? |
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