Franklin and Kennedy half dollars are two of the most popular series in U.S. coinage. Whether your hobby budget is $50 a month or $50,000, these coins offer challenges and rewards like few others. Professional numismatist Rick Tomaska has written the definitive guide to these American treasures in the expanded third edition of A Guide Book of Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollars. Tomaska explores transitions in Mint craftsmanship and reveals why Franklin and Kennedy half dollars represent the end of an era. He gives the coins' values, with commentary on exceptional and highly toned specimens. He explores how Proof coins are made and graded, and teaches about Cameo and Deep Cameo contrast, Full Bell Lines, and other important factos. Between these covers is everything you need to know about collecting these beautiful, affordable coins: mintages; values in multiple grades; certified populations; collectible die varieties; tips for smart buying; and hundreds of full-color images.