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No U.S. coins were pure silver - it's too soft. 10% copper was added to make them hard enough to resist wear.

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All Kennedy half dollars from 1965-1969 are 40% silver, circulated coin have values of about $2.00.

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How many grams of silver are in a Kennedy half dollar?

The 1964 Kennedy half dollar contain 11.25 grams of silver. Kennedy half dollars from 1965 through 1970 contain 4.60 grams of silver.


Was there a silver half dollar made in 1965?

Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 were struck in 40% silver, so yes.


How much is the value of a 1965 Kennedy half dollar?

1965 to 1969 Kennedy half dollars were all struck in 40% silver and have a bullion value of about $2.00


How much is a 1965 half dollar worth?

It's currently worth about $5 for the silver. Kennedy half dollars minted 1965-70 contain 40% silver.


How much is a 1965 silver half dollar worth?

1965-1970 Kennedy halves are only 40% silver. Most are valued for just the silver, about $4.50.


What is a Kennedy 1968 half dollar worth?

1965-1970 Kennedy halves are only 40% silver. Most are valued for just the silver, about $4.50.


What is the silver content of a 1969 Eisenhower silver dollar?

Eisenhower Dollars were first minted in 1971.Perhaps you are thinking of a 1969 half dollar. 1969 was the last year that the Kennedy Half Dollars had silver. 1965-1969 Kennedy Half Dollars contain 40% silver.


What is the price of a 1967 Kennedy half dollar?

At current silver prices, it's worth about $5. Kennedy halves dated 1965-70 contain 40% silver.


How much is a 1965 half dollar now?

The 1965 Kennedy half dollar is a 40% silver coin (1965-1969) but so many were made only a very high grade uncirculated example is worth more than the silver in the coin. The silver value today is about $2.70


What is the value of a uncirculated 1965 Kennedy half dollar?

Uncirculated 40% silver Kennedy half's are very common. Average retail values for most are $4.00-$4.25.


Are the Kennedy silver dollars worth anything?

Kennedy is on the HALF dollar, not dollar. There were no U.S. silver dollars minted in the 1960s. The '64 Kennedy half is 90% silver and extremely common, currently worth about $10.50 for the silver.


What is the silver content of a kennedy half dollar?

1964: 90% 1965-70: 40% 1971-present: 0%