The US Mint continues to produce half dollar coins today although they are seldom seen in circulation.
The US Mint still produces silver coins for collectors. The last year silver coins were produced for circulation was 1964 except for the Kennedy half dollar. These half dollars, minted from 1965 through 1970 contained 40% silver instead of the 90% contained in silver dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollar coins minted prior to 1965.
Silver half dollar coins were discontinued for general circulation in 1964, when the U.S. Mint shifted to a copper-nickel composition due to rising silver prices. However, the last circulating silver half dollars, which contained 40% silver, were produced in 1970. After that, silver half dollars continued to be minted for collectors and special editions, but they were not intended for everyday use.
From 1971-1979 all Kennedy half's are face value only. The 1970d was the last 40% silver Kennedy made but was not released for circulation, it was a mint set issued only coin an that coins value is about $8.00
1960 & 1960-D Franklin half dollars are the only coins for 1960. 1954 was the last year the San Francisco Mint issued a Franklin half. All Franklin halves are common. If it shows ANY ware, the value is for the silver, about $11.00.
The last silver half dollar was minted in 1969.
The US Mint still produces silver coins for collectors. The last year silver coins were produced for circulation was 1964 except for the Kennedy half dollar. These half dollars, minted from 1965 through 1970 contained 40% silver instead of the 90% contained in silver dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollar coins minted prior to 1965.
Silver half dollar coins were discontinued for general circulation in 1964, when the U.S. Mint shifted to a copper-nickel composition due to rising silver prices. However, the last circulating silver half dollars, which contained 40% silver, were produced in 1970. After that, silver half dollars continued to be minted for collectors and special editions, but they were not intended for everyday use.
Eisenhower was on the last silver dollar. The US mint is now producing a series of dollar coins that will eventually picture every non-living ex-president. None of the coins contain any silver.
Retail value is $5.00 the dollar coin is $6.00
From 1971-1979 all Kennedy half's are face value only. The 1970d was the last 40% silver Kennedy made but was not released for circulation, it was a mint set issued only coin an that coins value is about $8.00
The Royal Mint produced no Half-Farthing coins after 1856.
1960 & 1960-D Franklin half dollars are the only coins for 1960. 1954 was the last year the San Francisco Mint issued a Franklin half. All Franklin halves are common. If it shows ANY ware, the value is for the silver, about $11.00.
The coin is a SACAGAWEA dollar NOT a S.B.A. dollar. 1999 was the last year for the S.B.A. coins. 2000 is the first year for the Sacagawea dollar. It's just a dollar, spend it.
The last silver half dollar was minted in 1969.
1970 was last year of (40%) silver half dollars but they were never released for circulation and only issued in 1970 Mint sets.
The 1963-D Franklin Half is the last year issue and highest mintage of the series, only very high grade well struck uncirculated coins are valued above the silver content. average value is about $6.00 just for the silver.
1964 was the last year 90% silver coins were released for circulation. The Kennedy Half Dollar was struck in 40% silver from 1965-1969 and 1970 but the 1970 coin was not released for circulation. In 1975 & 1976 special bicentennial 40% silver collectors coins were struck and sold from the US Mint. 1982 saw a 90% silver commemorative half dollar and from 1992 to date Silver Proof sets that have 90% silver halves, quarters and dimes also have been sold from the Mint. NOTE: From 1986 to date the US has produced "American Silver Eagle" bullion coins that are 1 ounce of pure silver.