Since 1971, U.S. half dollars have been made of nickel-coated copper (91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel).
I can think of several, although only one is still made today Half dollar ("half dollar" - "half" = "dollar") Half cent Half dime Half eagle That was simple.
The US has never made a gold half dollar.
The first half-dollars were made in 1794.
Current half dollars are made copper and nickel.
U.S. half dollars were never made of gold.
No. Not a single US coin made the US mint is 100% silver. 1969 US half dollar are made of a 40% silver.
The U.S. hasn't made a half-dollar bill in about 150 years. Please post a new question.
No Kennedy half-dollar from 1971 to date made for general circulation contains any silver.
The bicentennial Kennedy half dollar is made of a copper-nickel alloy, special collectors coins were struck in 40% silver but they all have "S" mintmarks.
Yes, proof versions of the Kennedy half dollar were made. These will have the S mintmark.
Liberty half dollars were made up till 1947. Your coin is called a Kennedy half dollar and is only worth 50 cents.
5-5-11>> The coin is a Kennedy Half dollar NOT a Liberty half dollar. So many were made that most coins are only valued for the silver (40%) at about $5.00.