Can you still use a half dollar?

Answer 1

Of course. The US has never removed them from circulation, and any half dollar dated 1971 and later is made of copper-nickel so those coins are only worth 50 cents.

If you come across an older half, it's better to sell it to a metal dealer because halves dated 1965 to 1970 are made of 40% silver, and older ones are 90% silver.

The problem with halves is that when the Mint decided to leave some silver in the coins back in the mid-1960s people hoarded them for their metal content. By the time the coin was changed to the same metals as dimes and quarters, people had gotten used to using 3 quarters instead of a quarter and a half. On top of that, the use of silver in the mid-1960s led a lot of people to think that the post-1970 coins still had silver in them, so they continued to hoard the new ones as well. That effectively doomed the denomination as a regular circulating coin but the Mint continues to make them, albeit in very small numbers.

Answer 2

Of course. They're still legal tender and there are no plans to eliminate the denomination.

The Mint made a number of planning errors during the 1960s that led to the coin's demise in general circulation, but until 1964 they circulated regularly.

Answer 3

Yes all coins minted by the United States for domestic circulation are legal tender, regardless of age or denomination. Eventhoughthe 50 cent coin has gradually fallen out of general daily use, banks still carry them and anybusinessthat accepts UScurrencyand coins will accept half dollars.

Answer 4

Yes, they are still made but are not put in circulation. They are sold to collectors and investors only.

Answer 5

They are still legal tender at face value, but they're no longer common in circulation.

Answer 6

They're still legal tender, yes.