The Franklin half dollar is a coin that was minted in 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. This coin was created to honor Franklin's contributions to American history and is made of 90% silver. The Franklin half dollar has a diameter of 30.6 mm and weighs 12.5 grams. It was replaced by the Kennedy half dollar in 1964 following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Today, the Franklin half dollar is popular among collectors and can be found in various conditions.