What is the Earliest Date on A Kennedy Half Dollar?

Answer 1

His portrait was placed on the half dollar in 1964, the year following his assassination.

1964 half dollars have more silver in them (90%) than any of the other JFK half dollars.

1965-1970 halves are 40% silver, and 1971-today are copper-nickel.

Answer 2

7-10-11>>> For Kennedy halves, 1964 is the only year for 90% silver coins. 1965-1970 are 40% silver. The 1970 dated coins were not released for circulation and all were struck at the Denver Mint. They were only available in Uncirculated coin sets sold from the Mint in 1970, so these coins do have higher value than the other 40% silver issues.

Answer 3

All of my coins dated 2000 are from the year 2000.

The ones from 1999 are dated 1999

And so on.

Answer 4

Not "lost". Check out the related question for a full explanation.

Answer 5

they made them for 46 years and there still making them now so they make each year 1 year so if you get any 2010 half dollar keep it.

Answer 6

Kennedy half dollar is a coin of the United States first minted in 1964, the year following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Answer 7

1964 was the first year of issue and the only year it was struck in 90% silver. 1965-1970 coins are 40% silver. All coins from 1971 to date, made for general circulation are copper-nickel.