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Half dollars were made of 90% silver and 10% copper until 1964. Common dates sell for about $7 depending on the price of silver, although older ones can be worth much more.
From 1965 to 1969 they were made of "debased" 40% silver. Most sell for about $3.
No halves were minted for circulation in 1970, and in 1971 the composition was changed to copper-nickel like dimes and quarters. They have no extra value.
By 1971 even the debased coins were worth more than 50 cents to metal dealers and nearly all halves had been hoarded. People got used to using two or three quarters instead of half dollars and the denomination is rarely seen today, even though it's still being minted.
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What was the last year that real silver was used in US coins?
1964 for dimes, quarters, and 90% silver half dollars, and 1970 for 40% silver half dollars.
What was the last year they made real silver half dollars?
1964 for 90% silver, and 1970 for 40% silver.
When did US stop using silver in their coins?
The last year for 90% silver dimes, quarters, and, half dollars was 1964. Half dollars were then made with 40% silver until 1970.
When did the US quit making silver half dollars?
1964 was the last year for circulating 90% silver half dollars, from 1965 to 1969 the coins were struck in 40% silver and again in 1970 but that year was not released for circulation
What was the last year US coins contained only silver?
They have never been all silver, but dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars made before 1965 are 90% silver. The plain and simple answer is: 1964 was the last year
What was the last year that real silver was used in US coins?
1964 for dimes, quarters, and 90% silver half dollars, and 1970 for 40% silver half dollars.
What was the last year for us silver coins?
1964 for dimes, quarters, and half dollars at 90% silver. Halves were then 40% silver until 1970. The only silver coins since then were special collector issues, but none for general circulation.
What was the last year they made real silver half dollars?
1964 for 90% silver, and 1970 for 40% silver.
When did US stop using silver in their coins?
The last year for 90% silver dimes, quarters, and, half dollars was 1964. Half dollars were then made with 40% silver until 1970.
What was the last year they made silver half dollaars?
1964 for all 90% silver coinage, with 40% silver half dollars until 1970.
When did the US quit making silver half dollars?
1964 was the last year for circulating 90% silver half dollars, from 1965 to 1969 the coins were struck in 40% silver and again in 1970 but that year was not released for circulation
Are there any silver dollars or half dollars that are valuable?
Half dollars minted before 1965 are 90% silver, and those from 1965-70 are 40% silver. Then with silver dollars, the last year for ones with actual silver in them was 1935 (there were no dollar coins from 1936 to 1970).
What was the last year US coins contained only silver?
They have never been all silver, but dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars made before 1965 are 90% silver. The plain and simple answer is: 1964 was the last year
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 years were fifty cent pieces silver?
1964 was the last year for 90% silver half dollars, 1965-1970 half dollars were 40% silver 1971 to date are Copper Nickel alloy.
What year did they stop making silver coins?
The last year for silver dimes and quarters, as well as 90% half dollars was 1964. Halves 1965-70 were then 40% silver. All dimes and quarters 1965-present and half dollars 1971-present are copper and nickel.
What is the value of silver 1974 half dollars?
The 1974 Kennedy halves are not silver. 1970 is the last year for a 40% silver half dollars made for general circulation. It's 50 cents, just spend it.
