The Franklin Half Dollar is a 50-cent coin that was minted by the United States from 1948 to 1963. It features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse side and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The coin was designed by John R. Sinnock and is made of 90% silver and 10% copper. This half dollar was produced during a time when the U.S. was transitioning to more modern coin designs. The Franklin Half Dollar is notable for its historical significance and is popular among collectors. It was eventually replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar following the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963.