The coin has no silver in it, is still found in circulation and is very common so it would have to be a incredible high grade Mint State coin to be worth one dollar.
There is no such thing as a 1968 Franklin halfdollar. But there is a John F. Kennedy half dollar from 1968.
All US half dollars dated 1974 were struck in copper-nickel. They have no added value, so feel free to spend it.
25 cents. All 1974 quarters were made from copper-nickel.
If the coin is a US Kennedy half dollar dated 1974 it has no silver in it and is face value.
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There is no such thing as a 1968 Franklin halfdollar. But there is a John F. Kennedy half dollar from 1968.
If you check the back you'll find that you have a halfdollar. There has never been a US-issued Kennedy silver dollar.
No US dollar coins were struck in 1963, look at the coin again and post new questionIf your coin has a picture of Benjamin Franklin on the front, turn it over and check the denomination. It should be a halfdollar.
John F. Kennedy
All US half dollars dated 1974 were struck in copper-nickel. They have no added value, so feel free to spend it.
25 cents. All 1974 quarters were made from copper-nickel.
If the coin is a US Kennedy half dollar dated 1974 it has no silver in it and is face value.
A denomination is needed, post new question
As of 03/2010 a 1974 US $10 bill retails for about $11 in circulated condition, and roughly $18 if crisp and uncirculated.
As of 12/2008, Numismedia quotes the fair market value (FMV) at $11.00
US 1974 $100 bills were only issued in one series so there were none printed with a letter after the date. Perhaps you're looking at the Federal Reserve District letter or a plate-position indicator. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1974 US 100 dollar bill?"
July 3, 2009 A Complete P and D 1974 US Uncirculated Mint set can be bought for about $6 to $8.