Kennedy half-dollars dated 1965-1970 contain 40% silver and 60% copper, with a total weigh of 11.5 grams. Using metal prices as of 17 February 2013, the copper in one 1965 half-dollar is worth 5.7 cents. The total melt value of the coin (silver + copper) is currently $4.47.
It's worth 50 cents.
It is only worth face value. It is intended for circulation and made out of copper-nickel.
50¢ Please look at the back of the coin. It's a HALF dollar. It's also made of copper-nickel, not silver.
There's no such coin. JFK is on the half dollar. In 1971, President Eisenhower was on the dollar. Both coins are only worth face value if they're in circulated condition. They were only struck in copper-nickel, not silver so they have no added value.
If it's one you got in change or a bank roll and is copper-colored on the edge, there is absolutely no silver in it.
They are intended for circulation, struck in copper-nickel and only worth 50 cents unless in proof condition.
50 cents. It is made out of copper-nickel and is in common circulation. It has no premium over face value.
Unless it's a proof or uncirculated coin, it has no added value. All circulation halves made since 1971 are copper-nickel, not silver.
They're worth about $2.50 a piece for the silver.
No Kennedy half dollar dated 1973 was struck in silver, all are copper-nickel coins. Unless it's a proof coin, the value is 50 cents.
There seems to be some confusion here. Kennedy is on the half dollar, while Lincoln is on the penny. A 1974 Kennedy half is worth 50 cents. A '74 Lincoln cent is worth 2 cents for its copper content.
There seems to be some confusion here. Kennedy is on the half dollar, while Lincoln is on the penny. A 1974 Kennedy half is worth 50 cents. A '74 Lincoln cent is worth 2 cents for its copper content.