The 1970 half is 40% silver and currently worth about about $4.70.
One dollar in 1970 was valued at $0.17 in 2011 dollars. Essentially what cost you $1 in 1970 would have cost you $5.71 in 2011 to purchase.
There were no dollar coins minted between 1936 and 1970 inclusive. Please check your coin again, you probably have a HALF dollar.
Please turn the coin over and check the denomination. It's a 50¢ piece. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1970 Kennedy half dollar?" for more information.
There is no such coin, but a WALKING LIBERTY half dollar dated 1941 with no mintmark in circulated condition runs from $8.00-$30.00.
All circulation halves dated 1971 to the present are made of copper-nickel and have no extra value. 1970 halves were made of 40% silver and only sold to collectors. There's more information at the Related Question.
The U.S. 1970-D Kennedy half dollar was not released for circulation.
it cost 8.5
One dollar in 1970 was valued at $0.17 in 2011 dollars. Essentially what cost you $1 in 1970 would have cost you $5.71 in 2011 to purchase.
Eisenhower, not "Eisenhauer".Also not a half dollar or not 1970. Ike's picture was on $1 coins dated 1971-78. JFK's picture has been on the half dollar since 1964.Please check again and post a new question.
Yes it is, 40% silver
Before 1970, half dollars had silver in them, but in 1970, they used no silver in the coins, so it is worth only $0.50.
U.S. half dollars minted in 1965 through 1970 weigh 11.5 grams and contain 40% silver.
U.S. half dollars minted in 1965 through 1970 weigh 11.5 grams and contain 40% silver.
A 1965 half dollar contains 40% silver. These coins were minted from 1965 to 1970 and have a composition of 40% silver and 60% copper. The 1964 half dollar, in contrast, was made of 90% silver.
about half a dollar
The 1970 Kennedy half dollar was only issued in mint sets and proof sets. It was not released into circulation, both coins are 40% silver. A 1970-D is valued at $9.00, the 1970-S (proof) is $10.50.
No half dollars intended for circulation minted since 1970 contain any silver. No 1972 half dollar has any silver. It is only worth 50 cents.