90% silver half dollars were minted until 1965, all half dollars dated 1964 and before are 90% silver. From 1965-1970 the half dollar was 40% silver. From 1971-present circulation issue half dollars are copper-nickel and contain no silver.
The last 90% silver half dollars were minted in 1964, but they continued to be minted in 40% silver until 1970.
The last year for 90% silver dimes, quarters, and, half dollars was 1964. Half dollars were then made with 40% silver until 1970.
stop using silver in nickels
1935 was the last year for the one dollar silver coin.
1935 was the last year for circulating U.S. silver dollars.
The last 90% silver half dollars were minted in 1964, but they continued to be minted in 40% silver until 1970.
The last year for 90% silver dimes, quarters, and, half dollars was 1964. Half dollars were then made with 40% silver until 1970.
stop using silver in nickels
silver
1935 was the last year for the one dollar silver coin.
1937
1935 was the last year for circulating U.S. silver dollars.
After the Bank Holding Company Act of 1970 was passed, silver was no longer used in making half-dollar and dollar coins meant for general circulation. Some coins made for collectors may still have silver content.
1965
The last 90% silver half's made for general circulation were in 1964. 40% silver coins were issued until 1970.
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1964 was the last year 90% silver coins were released for circulation. The Kennedy Half Dollar was struck in 40% silver from 1965-1969 and 1970 but the 1970 coin was not released for circulation. In 1975 & 1976 special bicentennial 40% silver collectors coins were struck and sold from the US Mint. 1982 saw a 90% silver commemorative half dollar and from 1992 to date Silver Proof sets that have 90% silver halves, quarters and dimes also have been sold from the Mint. NOTE: From 1986 to date the US has produced "American Silver Eagle" bullion coins that are 1 ounce of pure silver.