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"A Glossary of Coin Collecting Words and Definitions"

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keel boat
- United States five cent nickel issued in  2004.  Features a picture of the keel boat that Lewis and Clark used on their expedition.  Captains Lewis and Clark can be seen in full uniform in the bow of the keelboat.  Click here to see an image.
Kennedy Half
- US Half dollars first minted in 1964.  Design depicts former President John F. Kennedy on the obverse.  The first year of Kennedy 50 cent coins, 1964, were made of 90% silver.  Kennedy halves (made of copper nickel clad) continue to be minted today.
          Click here to view Proof condition Kennedy Half Dollars that are for sale.
To view SILVER Kennedy Half dollar rolls for sale, click here.
key date
- a scarce date that is often hard to find to complete a collection. Usually more difficult to find, of lower mintage, or more expensive.
 
kilogram
- one thousand grams.  Equals about 32.15 troy ounces. Also see "gram".
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