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They were never pure silver, but all half dollars (as well as dimes and quarters) 1964 and earlier are 90% silver.
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What years did half dollars have silver in them?
All types of half dollars from 1964 & older were made of 90% silver & 10% copper, from 1965-1970 half dollars were made using 40% silver, and 1971 to present the Kennedy half dollars are made of 91.67% copper & 8.33% nickel
What is the value of silver half dollars made before 1964?
All 90% silver half dollars are about $10.00 just for the silver.
When were US half dollars made of silver?
All US half dollars dated 1964 and prior are 90% silver (worth about $11 in scrap silver) All US half dollars dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver (worth about $5 in scrap silver) All US half dollars dated 1971-present that are circulating contain no silver and are only worth 50 cents. (The US does strike commemorative half dollars and proof silver half dollars for collectors but these are almost always found in mint packaging, not as a loose half dollar).
When did they stop using silver half dollar?
90% silver half dollars were minted until 1965, all half dollars dated 1964 and before are 90% silver. From 1965-1970 the half dollar was 40% silver. From 1971-present circulation issue half dollars are copper-nickel and contain no silver.
When did they stop making all silver half dollars?
Half dollars have never been made out of pure silver but all half dollars minted before 1965 are 90% silver, halves dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver. Circulation issue halves dated 1971 and later are copper nickel and thus worth 50 cents. The US still makes commemorative half dollars such as the 90% silver proof half dollars made from 1992-present.
What years did half dollars have silver in them?
All types of half dollars from 1964 & older were made of 90% silver & 10% copper, from 1965-1970 half dollars were made using 40% silver, and 1971 to present the Kennedy half dollars are made of 91.67% copper & 8.33% nickel
What is the value of silver half dollars made before 1964?
All 90% silver half dollars are about $10.00 just for the silver.
Are all 1941 half dollars 90 percent silver?
All US 1941 Walking Liberty half dollars are 90% silver.
When were US half dollars made of silver?
All US half dollars dated 1964 and prior are 90% silver (worth about $11 in scrap silver) All US half dollars dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver (worth about $5 in scrap silver) All US half dollars dated 1971-present that are circulating contain no silver and are only worth 50 cents. (The US does strike commemorative half dollars and proof silver half dollars for collectors but these are almost always found in mint packaging, not as a loose half dollar).
Do Franklin half dollars have silver in them?
Yes, all Franklin half dollars are made of 90% silver and 10% copper. They contain 11.25 grams of silver.
What years were coins struck in 90 percent silver?
1964 was the only year for a 90% silver Kennedy, 1965 to 1970 are 40% silver.
Are all 1964 quarters and older silver?
Yes, all dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars 1964 and older are 90% silver.
When did they stop using silver half dollar?
90% silver half dollars were minted until 1965, all half dollars dated 1964 and before are 90% silver. From 1965-1970 the half dollar was 40% silver. From 1971-present circulation issue half dollars are copper-nickel and contain no silver.
What is the silver content of a 1959 half dollar?
All Franklin half dollars are 90% silver with 10% copper.
What is the silver content of a 1948 half dollar?
All Franklin half dollars are 90% silver with 10% copper.
When did they stop making all silver half dollars?
Half dollars have never been made out of pure silver but all half dollars minted before 1965 are 90% silver, halves dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver. Circulation issue halves dated 1971 and later are copper nickel and thus worth 50 cents. The US still makes commemorative half dollars such as the 90% silver proof half dollars made from 1992-present.
Silver content of 1942 half dollar?
All Walking Liberty half dollars have the same silver content of .36169oz pure silver
