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the half dollar was widely used in the first half of the twentieth century. casinos were the primary users of half dollars, not only for half dollar slots but for fifty cent antes. with the notable exceptions of casinos and movie theaters, the half dollar is not commonly used in circulation. following the introduction of the kennedy half dollar in the circulation of half dollars dropped dramaticaly due to the fact that businesses widely adopted cash drawers that did not contain a slot for half dollars. half dollars remain a popular coin for collectors due to their scarcity in circulation; proof half dollars even more so due to their frosted appearance, mirror field and cameo.