Production of half dollars was significantly reduced starting in 2003, because halves haven't seen widespread use since the 1970s. Now the Mint only produces enough coins each year to satisfy the collector market.
....They haven't stopped being made. New Kennedy half dollars are minted every year. 2001 is the latest year intended for circulation, but you can buy 2011 Kennedy half dollars in mint sets and in bags on the mint's website.
156,205,446 struck at Denver Mint.
No, not for circulation.
There are no mintmarks on 1965 Kennedy half dollars.
All Kennedy half dollars minted from 1965 to 1970 are 40% silver.
Yes the Denver mint did strike half dollars that year and so did San Francisco in proof only. 1976 half dollars made at Philadelphia don't have mint marks; the "P" didn't appear on halves until 1980.
All S-mint Kennedy half dollars were struck as proofs. Without knowing the specific date it's not possible to put a value on the coin.
The primary responsibility of the Royal Mint is to mint and distribute Britain's circulating coinage.
Even Mint State 1964 90% silver Kennedy half dollars are considered very common. Retail values on average are $17.00, which is only about 2 dollars more than the silver value.
Kennedy half dollars (50 cent pieces) have only been minted since 1964. And in any case, JFK was only 5 years old in 1922 and on top of that the U.S. didn't mint ANY half dollars in 1922.
The only Kennedy half-dollars after 1971 to have any silver are in Bicentennial (40%) silver Proof and Unciculated sets sold from the Mint. In 1992 the Mint started making "Silver Proof" sets again with 90% silver coins.
The US Mint has no plans to discontinue making half dollars. In any case Congressional approval would be required.