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Copper-nickel clad "sandwich" metal, the same as dimes and quarters.
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How di you know if a 1971 half dollar has silver in it?
It doesn't. 1970 was the last year the US mint made half dollars for circulation in silver (halves dated 1964 and prior are 90% silver, those dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver). No 1971 half dollars are struck in silver.
How did you tell if a 1971 half dollar is silver?
The answer is simple - it isn't. Starting in 1971 all circulating U.S. half dollars have been made out of copper-nickel, the same as dimes and quarters. Any that you find in change are only worth 50 cents. Uncirculated ones can be worth a dollar or two, and proof versions sell for as much as $4. There are also special 40% or 90% silver ones that were minted for collectors but these were in sold in special packages and aren't intended for spending.
What metal is the dollar coin made of?
It depends on when the coin was made, US one dollar coins have been made from gold, silver, copper-nickel and manganese brass. Post new question with a date.
How do you know if your 1939 US half dollar coin is silver?
It is. All half dollars made in 1964 and earlier are 90% silver.
What metal are US dimes made of?
Currently, the US dime (and the quarter and half-dollar) is copper-clad and is 91.667% copper and 8.333% nickel. Prior to 1965 (that is, in 1964 and earlier), dimes (and quarters and half-dollars) were 90% silver and 10% copper.US dimes dated 1964 and earlier are made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper.Dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel over a copper core. They do not contain any silver.
1971 Elsenhower half dollar value?
Eisenhower was on the dollar coin from 1971 to 1978. J. F. Kennedy is on the half dollar. Whichever one you have, assuming the coin is from circulation it's only worth face value. They're made of copper-nickel, not silver, so they have no precious metal content.
What is the metal makeup of a half dollar?
Current half dollars are made copper and nickel.
Is a 1971 Kennedy half dollar real silver?
As opposed to fake silver, LOL? All 1971 and later circulation-strike half dollars are made of the same copper-nickel clad metal used in dimes and quarters. They have no extra value.
How much silver is in a1971 half dollar piece?
No Kennedy half-dollar from 1971 to date made for general circulation contains any silver.
1995 half dollar?
50¢ All half dollars from 1971 to today are made of copper-nickel and have no special value.
What is the US half dollar made of?
From 1971 to date. The coins are 75% copper & 25% nickel.
What a half dollar is made of?
Since 1971, U.S. half dollars have been made of nickel-coated copper (91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel).
What is a 1977 Eisenhower half dollar worth?
Eisenhower was only on dollar coins made from 1971-78. Check to see if you have the correct denomination.
Are there any 1971 half dollar coins?
Just a little more than 457 million were made, so yes
What is 1972 Kennedy half dollar made of?
All circulating half dollars dated 1971 and later are made of copper-nickel, using the same "sandwich" composition as dimes and quarters.
What is the value of a 1986 US half dollar?
Assuming you have a Kennedy half dollar with that date, any coin you find in change will be worth only 50 cents. All circulation half dollars dated 1971 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver, and have no precious metal value.If you have an uncirculated or proof 1986 JFK half, its retail value as of 12/2009 is about $3.50If you have a commemorative 1986 half dollar issued to honor the centennial of the Statue of Liberty, please see the Related Question.
What is value 1980 silver half dollar?
Not silver. All circulating half dollars struck since 1971 are made of copper-nickel and are only worth 50 cents.
