A new decade began for the Kennedy Half Dollar. Although the coins were virtually absent within everyday commerce, the United States Mint continued to produce them for the limited segments where they saw use. The 1990 Kennedy Half Dollars were also struck for inclusion within government issued mint sets and proof sets for collectors.
Mintage:
| Philadelphia | Denver | Proof |
| 22,278,000 | 20,096,242 | 2,793,450 |