No, the Denver mint made these coins on purpose.
Kennedy halves from 1965 - 1970 contain 40% silver.
1965-1970 Kennedy halves are only 40% silver. Most are valued for just the silver, about $4.50.
It's not silver. None of the 1974 Kennedy halves are silver. Just spend it.
No Kennedy DOLLARS exist. But 7 Kennedy halves dated from 1965 to 1970 would have 1.0353oz of silver.
No. Kennedy halves were made of 40% silver between 1965 and 1970 (90% silver in 1964) and do not show the copper core that halves issued from 1971 onward have.
4.15 cents as of today.
It's a very common date for Kennedy halves, currently worth about $10 for the silver.
At current silver prices, it's worth about $5. Kennedy halves dated 1965-70 contain 40% silver.
Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 were struck in 40% silver, so yes.
All non-proof Kennedy halves made after 1970 are simply worth $.50 in most cases. From 1965-1970 Kennedy halves had 40% of silver in them which is worth at the time of writing $4.04, Kennedy halves dated 1964 are 90% silver and worth $9.80 at the time of writing.
The easy way is by the dates. Halves made in 1964 or before are 90% silver and 10% copper. Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 are only 40% silver. All regular issue halves from 1971 to date are copper-nickel.
All Kennedy half dollars minted from 1965 to 1970 are 40% silver.