Half dollars minted from 1965 to 1969 are 40% silver. That makes them worth about $3 each on the scrap market.
14oz
1964 to date Kennedy, 1948 to 1963 Ben Franklin, 1796 to 1947 Miss Liberty.
50 pennies or fifty cents are in a fifty cent piece or a half dollar.
The coin is very common, most are valued for the silver only at about 5 dollars. 1964 was the last year for 90% silver coins.
You have to know its date, condition, and mint mark. For most circulated ones the following rough guide applies: 1964 : about $7 for its silver content (90% pure) 1965-69 : about $2.75 for its silver content (40% pure) 1971-present : no silver, only worth 50 cents unless uncirculated.
1966 Kennedy half dollar is 40% silver and valued at about $2.50 for the silver.
So many were made most are valued only for the silver, about $5.00
It is a common year and it is only worth about $4.50 for silver scrap (it is 40% silver).
About $2.50 just for the silver. All Kennedy half dollars from 1965-1970 are 40% silver. Only the 1964 is 90%
So many 1968 Kennedy half dollars were made and saved the value is just for the silver, about $6.00
About $2.50 just for the silver. All Kennedy half dollars from 1965-1970 are 40% silver. Only the 1964 is 90%
About $4.50 just for the silver. All Kennedy half dollars from 1965-1970 are 40% silver. Only the 1964 is 90% silver. the coin is very common.
1964, the year after he was assassinated
If it's a 1964, it's 90% silver and worth a little over $10. If it's 1965-70, it's 40% silver and worth around $4.
Turn the coin over and check the denomination on the back. It's a 50 cent piece, not a dollar. The U.S. did not make any dollar coins in 1968.
Even Mint State 1964 90% silver Kennedy half dollars are considered very common. Retail values on average are $17.00, which is only about 2 dollars more than the silver value.
1965-1970 Kennedy half dollars are 40% silver with a value of about $2.00 for the silver.