U.S. 90% SILVER FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR (In Increments of $1 Face Value)

General Overview
• The 90% Silver Franklin Half Dollar Coins represent a patriotic tribute to Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers.
• Struck between 1948 and 1963, these coins were the last U.S. half dollars issued for circulation containing 90% silver.
• Each set includes two half dollars totaling $1 USD in face value and approximately .715 Troy ounces of pure silver, offering both historic significance and intrinsic value for collectors and investors alike.

Coin Highlights
• Mintage: U.S. Mint (1948–1963)
• Contains: .715 Troy Ounces of .900 fine silver per $1 face value (0.36169 oz per coin)
• Condition: Varied (circulated)
• Face Value: $1 total (2 coins at $0.50 each)
• Packaging: Ships in resealable plastic bag
• Design: Features Benjamin Franklin on the obverse; reverse includes the Liberty Bell and a small bald eagle
• Security: U.S. government-issued legal tender
• IRA Eligible: No

Design Details
Obverse:
• Features a right-profile bust of Benjamin Franklin, designed by John Sinnock
• Inscriptions include “Liberty,” “In God We Trust,” and the year of minting
• Honors Franklin’s many roles in early American government and diplomacy
Reverse:
• Showcases the Liberty Bell, symbolizing American independence, with a small heraldic bald eagle to comply with U.S. coinage law
• Design collaboration by John Sinnock and Gilroy Roberts
• Inscriptions include “United States of America,” “E Pluribus Unum,” and “Half Dollar”

Specifications
• Year: Random (1948–1963)
• Mint Mark: Varies
• Purity: .900
• Manufacturer: U.S. Mint
• Diameter: 30.6 mm
• Condition: Varied
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Series: 90% Silver Franklin Half Dollar
• CoA: No
• Packaging Type: Resealable Bag
• Package Dimensions: 2 x 1 x 0.3 inches
• Metal Weight: .715 Troy Ounce per $1 Face Value
• Face Value: $1 (USD)
• Issuing Country: United States