Did you know that, in addition to common coins like dimes and quarters (coins that can be valuable in their own right), the U.S. Mint also produces a 50-cent coin? The 50-cent coin, or half dollar ...

This 50-cent piece honors founding father Benjamin Franklin. Made of 90% silver, the coin is worth far more than its face value of 50 cents. In fact, some Franklin half-dollar values can be in the ...