1965 to 1970 Kennedy Half Dollar 40% silver.ĭiscover the value of all your old half dollars.These silver Kennedy half dollars are not forgotten by collectors and are premium because of silver. Compare the two coins of the image and then your coin to find a match. Often the fields of the coin are dull also, lacking the shimmer of undisturbed luster. If a dull color is present it is an indication of wear. Any wear results in removal of the fine luster giving the coin its shine. All others are valued based on silver content. Many were minted, large quantities were saved, however, only coins without wear are considered collectible.

Slight Wear: Removing a silver Kennedy half from collectible status is wear to the surface. Luster is delicate and if missing indicates the coin circulated and became slightly worn. Holding by the edges, tilt to a light source, notice if the shine of luster is complete across the entire surface. Mint State: Notable of the condition is no-wear is evident to the surface of the coin. Look for evidence of wear on the high points of the design, most notable on the cheek of Kennedy and the shield on the reverse. Value of a 1964 Kennedy half is $7.95ġ964 is the only year of 90% silver Kennedy halves, something special worth looking for in a group of old coins.Įxamine your coins and compare them to the image. Silver was $1.29 per ounce when these coins were first minted. Price of silver has greatly increased since 1964. Partly as remembrance of President Kennedy and partly as storing silver. Over 430 million 1964 Kennedy halves were produced, a huge number at the time. First coins struck, Februand public distribution began March 24, 1964. Minted as a memorial of the passing of President Kennedy. In 1964 the new silver Kennedy half dollar was introduced and contained a hefty 90% silver content. These silver half dollars circulated along-side later non-silver clad coinage and how to identify the difference represents a significant difference in current value.ġ964 the Special Silver Kennedy Half Dollar

Early years of Kennedy half dollars released into circulation were silver. This little fact about the series is somewhat forgotten. At the beginning of the Kennedy half dollar series, silver was part of the alloy in the coins.

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