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Silver was gradually removed from halves in both countries.
US halves were 90% silver, 10% copper up till 1964. From 1965 to 1970 they were made of 40% silver, and in 1971 the composition was changed to copper-nickel like dimes and quarters.
Canadian halves were made of 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper up till 1919. From 1920 to 1967 they were 80% silver, and since 1968 the denomination has been made of base metals such as nickel or steel.
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What is the value of silver half dollars made before 1964?
All 90% silver half dollars are about $10.00 just for the silver.
Were there any 1971 Silver half dollars produced?
No; there were no silver half dollars produced between 1971 and 1991.
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).
How much for 820 silver half dollars?
The silver melt value of 820 US half dollars is $10,113.74. The silver melt value of 820 1965-70 US half dollars is only $4,135.40.
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 5 words to say to get free silver?
Do you have half dollars Half dollars had silver until 1971.So if you get lucky and get some half dollars some could be silver.There were some made in 1971 that did not have silver but most did.
Can I get silver half dollars at a bank?
no
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).
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 half dollars all silver?
They were never pure silver, but all half dollars (as well as dimes and quarters) 1964 and earlier are 90% silver.
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
Are the Kennedy silver dollars worth anything?
Kennedy is on the HALF dollar, not dollar. There were no U.S. silver dollars minted in the 1960s. The '64 Kennedy half is 90% silver and extremely common, currently worth about $10.50 for the silver.
