206,328 fifty-cent pieces were struck in 1921, but only 50 were circulated. This was due to the lack of demand for these coins between 1922 and 1928. In 1929 banks were in need of half dollars once again, and the 206,278 coins that hadn't been used, were melted and used to create new fifty cent pieces.
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206,328 fifty-cent pieces were struck in 1921, but only 50 were circulated. This was due to the lack of demand for these coins between 1922 and 1928. In 1929 banks were in need of half dollars once again, and the 206,278 coins that hadn't been used, were melted and used to create new fifty cent pieces.
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