A 1964 fifty centavos coin from the Philippines contains 75% silver, which is equivalent to 0.1808 troy ounces of pure silver. This composition was standard for Philippine coins during that period, reflecting the country's currency system before the shift to a non-silver standard in subsequent years.
Any US half dollar minted in 1964 or earlier is currently worth at least $10 for its silver content.
About $12.00
About $6 for its silver content
The last year before 1964 that silver dollars were minted was 1935, and they were 90% silver. The melt value at present is about $24.
U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars dated 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver with 10% copper.
Any US half dollar minted in 1964 or earlier is currently worth at least $10 for its silver content.
The 1964 Kennedy half has .36169oz of pure silver in it.
The 1964 Kennedy half has .36169oz of pure silver in it.
It is 90% silver. The rest is copper.
About $12.00
The coin is very common, most are valued for the silver only at about 5 dollars. 1964 was the last year for 90% silver coins.
About $6 for its silver content
The last year before 1964 that silver dollars were minted was 1935, and they were 90% silver. The melt value at present is about $24.
90% silver if its dated 1964 and earlier, from 1965-1970, 40% silver.
You have to know its date, condition, and mint mark. For most circulated ones the following rough guide applies: 1964 : about $7 for its silver content (90% pure) 1965-69 : about $2.75 for its silver content (40% pure) 1971-present : no silver, only worth 50 cents unless uncirculated.
U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and silver dollars dated 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver with 10% copper.
Yes, pre-1964 silver dollars in the United States are made of 90% silver and 10% copper. This composition was used for US silver coins until the Coinage Act of 1965 when the silver content was reduced.