Does the 1980 half Kennedy dollar have silver in it?

Answer 1

No. The vast majority of 1976 half dollars are not silver. The only silver 40% half dollars for 1976 were in a special mint set of 40% bicentennial coins (including the dollar, half-dollar and quarter). All 40% 1976 half dollars bear the "S" mintmark on the front of the coin, but not all "S" mintmark coins are silver, some are copper-nickel just like normal circulation coins. If you have a 1976 half dollar with an "S" mintmark that is not in official mint packaging (mint packaging will tell you if you have a silver coin or not) check the edge of the coin, generally 40% silver coins will look anywhere from white to almost blackish green, while a copper-nickel coin will have a stripe of brown copper running through it.

Answer 2

Yes. Half dollars before 1965 are all 90% silver with 10% copper.

Answer 3

Look at the coin again, no US coin has a dual-date of 1975-1976

Answer 4

Yes, half dollars dated 1965-1970 are made out of 40% silver.

Answer 5

According to "Red Book" a few 1971-D & 1977-D coins were struck on 40 % silver planchets. If you think you have one, it must be authenticated.

Answer 6

No, it does not.