CoinWeek Giveaway # 627 Sponsored by…1967 Kennedy Half Dollar SMS MS-68 NGC

The 1967 Kennedy Half Dollar Special Mint Set (SMS) stands as one of the most distinctive modern U.S. silver issues, and it anchors this week’s CoinWeek Giveaway Contest 627. Struck during the height of the national coin shortage, this coin represents the final year of the short-lived Special Mint Set program, making it a historic and visual standout.

The U.S. Mint introduced Special Mint Sets from 1965 to 1967 as a temporary replacement for Proof and Uncirculated sets. Among the three years, collectors often regard 1967 as the finest issue, thanks to sharper strikes and superior surface quality. All 1967 SMS coins came from the San Francisco Mint, yet none carry a mint mark, a deliberate decision to curb hoarding during the shortage.

The Kennedy Half Dollar remains the crown jewel of the set. While other denominations lost precious-metal content, the half dollar retained its 40% silver composition, giving it lasting intrinsic and collector value. The SMS finish bridges the gap between business strikes and Proofs. Specially prepared dies and planchets created crisp devices and smooth, satin-like fields with subtle reflectivity.

This example earned an NGC MS-68 grade, a level reserved for coins with exceptional eye appeal, minimal imperfections, and strong overall presentation. MS-68 examples sit at the top of the regular SMS population and routinely command strong premiums in the marketplace.

With a mintage of just 1,863,344 sets, the 1967 SMS holds the lowest production total of the series. That combination of scarcity, silver content, and elite preservation explains why collectors continue to chase high-grade examples.

Now, one lucky entrant can add this impressive modern classic to their collection, free, through CoinWeek Contest 627.

Good luck, and happy collecting.

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Entries into our Contest are accepted from  February 7th  until 8 AM on Saturday February 14th, 2026

Links to Entry Forms,  Extra Entry Options and Terms are Below

The CoinWeek Giveaway is open to all US Citizens 18 yrs and older. Just submit your Email Address into the Entry Form – CLICK HERE, and you will recieve One entry into the Giveaway. Good luck and enjoy the contest! Get up to 6 Extra Entries into this week’s Giveaway……. Follow the Links below. NOTE: ALL Entry pages and Options links  OPEN in new windows, so once you have finished your entry, just close the tab and you will return to this Main Giveaway Page to continue selecting additional Entry opportunities !

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