Please check your coin again. It's either not 1965, not JFK, or not a dollar.
Most likely it's a HALF dollar, because JFK's picture has only appeared on that denomination since 1964 (turn it over and check the back!)
Also, there were no $1 coins struck from 1936 to 1970 inclusive, and the coins struck from 1971 to 1999 are copper-nickel, not silver, while those made since 2000 are brass.
1965 to 1969 Kennedy half dollars were all struck in 40% silver and have a bullion value of about $2.00
As of 19 March 2016, 40% silver Kennedy halves (1965-70) are worth $2.34.
The 1965 Kennedy half dollar is a 40% silver coin (1965-1969) but so many were made only a very high grade uncirculated example is worth more than the silver in the coin. The silver value today is about $2.70
Uncirculated 40% silver Kennedy half's are very common. Average retail values for most are $4.00-$4.25.
Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 were struck in 40% silver, so yes.
1965 to 1969 Kennedy half dollars were all struck in 40% silver and have a bullion value of about $2.00
As of 19 March 2016, 40% silver Kennedy halves (1965-70) are worth $2.34.
The 1965 Kennedy half dollar is a 40% silver coin (1965-1969) but so many were made only a very high grade uncirculated example is worth more than the silver in the coin. The silver value today is about $2.70
Uncirculated 40% silver Kennedy half's are very common. Average retail values for most are $4.00-$4.25.
All Kennedy half dollars struck for general circulation from 1971 to date are made of 75% copper & 25% nickel not silver and are only face value. 1964 are 90% silver and 1965-1970 40% silver.
The 1964 Kennedy half dollar contain 11.25 grams of silver. Kennedy half dollars from 1965 through 1970 contain 4.60 grams of silver.
Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 were struck in 40% silver, so yes.
Kennedy half-dollars dated 1965-1970 contain 40% silver and 60% copper, with a total weigh of 11.5 grams. Using metal prices as of 17 February 2013, the copper in one 1965 half-dollar is worth 5.7 cents. The total melt value of the coin (silver + copper) is currently $4.47.
Kennedy half dollars dated from 1965 to 1970are only40% silver. A 1966 is not rare, most are only valued for the silver about $5.
1965-1970 Kennedy halves are only 40% silver. Most are valued for just the silver, about $4.50.
The 1965 Kennedy halves are 40% silver, but so common most are valued only for the silver, about $6.00.
1965-1970 Kennedy halves are only 40% silver. Most are valued for just the silver, about $4.50.