The half dollar is one of the most popular U.S. coins to collect. Though many aren't worth more than their face value, older half dollars often hold value due to the silver in their composition ...

Coin collecting, or numismatics (a term which also encompasses the study of coins), has been a practice for at least 2,000 ...

Over time, coins can become rare collectibles that are sold for thousands, if not millions, of dollars in the present day.