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Memento keychain intended to feature a John F. Kennedy half-dollar
Memento keychain intended to feature a John F. Kennedy half-dollar

Memento keychain intended to feature a John F. Kennedy half-dollar

Object number2008.013.0024
Datec. 1964
ClassificationsArtifacts
ObjectKeychain
Credit LineArt Richardson Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumCardboard, Plastic, Metal
Dimensions6 × 4 × 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.2 × 0.6 cm)
DescriptionMemento keychain intended to feature a John F. Kennedy half-dollar. The keychain was originally sold in stores for $1.00; the half-dollar was not included. The photograph of Kennedy on the packaging was intended to be cut out as a "wallet picture." The first John F. Kennedy half dollars were minted in January 1964 in Denver, Colorado.