1964 - 90% silver, 10% copper
1965-69 - 40% silver, 60% copper
1971-present - 75% copper/25% nickel alloy cladding on a pure copper core.
A 1968 Kennedy half dollar is composed of 40% silver and 60% copper. This composition was used in Kennedy half dollars minted between 1965 and 1970 as a result of a silver shortage at the time.
That depends on the country. The United States didn't mint any dollar coins that year.
1964: 90% 1965-70: 40% 1971-present: 0%
By its date: 1964 halves were made from an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. 1965-69 coins are technically clad coins, but were made with outer layers of 80% silver and an inner core of 20% silver that resulted in an overall composition of 40% silver, 60% copper. 1970 halves were only released in collectors' sets 1971 and later halves made for circulation and most proof sets are copper-nickel clad. The ones sold in special "Presitige" sets are 90% silver but they do not circulate.
It is. All half dollars made in 1964 and earlier are 90% silver.
A 1968 Kennedy half dollar is composed of 40% silver and 60% copper. This composition was used in Kennedy half dollars minted between 1965 and 1970 as a result of a silver shortage at the time.
All circulating half dollars dated 1971 and later are made of copper-nickel, using the same "sandwich" composition as dimes and quarters.
Yes, Kennedy's face is still on the half dollar.
Kennedy is on the HALF dollar. A 1994 half is worth 50 cents.
A 1971 Kennedy half dollar is worth anywhere from $45 to $280 dollars. The Kennedy half dollar began circulation in 1964.
No 1963 Kennedy half dollars exist. 1963 is the last year of the Franklin half dollar. 1964 is the first year for Kennedy.
Kennedy
On the Kennedy half dollar
Try again. The Kennedy half dollar wasn't introduced until 1964.
Check that coin again. Kennedy wasn't put on the half dollar until 1964.
the 1972 Kennedy half dollar is worth 50 cents in circulated condition, or about a dollar in uncirculated condition
Kennedy is still on the half dollar coins.