The year 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's birth.

Born in 1917, John F. Kennedy seemed destined for greatness. The 2nd son of a prominent family, JFK became a war hero who captivated the nation and went on to become President. When he was sworn in as the 35th President of the United States in 1961, America fell in love with his youthful charm, good looks, and quick wit. But it was his strong will and political savvy that led an entire nation through trying times, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, and onto its greatest achievement of landing a man on the moon.His brilliant political career was cut short by an assassin's bullet on Friday, November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. It is difficult for anyone who was not a witness to those sad days to fully comprehend the sense of loss which overtook the nation.

Even on what would have been his 100th birthday, JFK remains one of the most beloved and revered men ever to hold the Office of President ofthe United States of America. At American Mint, we are marking the centennial of JFK's birth with a special limited release of this exclusive, 24k gold-layered coin.