1965 US Special Mint Set SMS 40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar Original Sealed Blue Holder RARE

historically significant and complete 1965 Special Mint Set (SMS) featuring five uncirculated coins sealed in their original government blue plastic holder. These SMS sets were the first of a unique, higher-quality finish series produced by the U.S. Mint from 1965 to 1967, substituting the traditional Proof Sets during a national coin shortage. This is a pivotal set for collectors because of its silver content change: Kennedy Half Dollar (50¢): This coin is the only one in the set containing silver, struck in the new 40% Silver clad composition. Roosevelt Dime (10¢) & Washington Quarter (25¢): These coins were converted entirely to a copper-nickel clad composition for this year, eliminating their former 90% silver content. Jefferson Nickel (5¢) & Lincoln Cent (1¢): Standard copper-nickel and copper compositions. The set was produced at the San Francisco Assay Office, features a superior "satin-like" strike compared to standard circulation coins, and has a limited mintage of approximately 2.36 million sets. Both the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) are clearly visible through the protective packaging. A fantastic birth-year set, investment in silver, or historical numismatic item! 1965, Special Mint Set, SMS, 40% Silver, Kennedy Half Dollar, Uncirculated, Coin Set, Numismatic, US Mint, Vintage, Birthday Gift, First Year, Silver Clad, Clad Coinage, Coinage Act of 1965, San Francisco Mint ***ungraded unverified