All types of half dollars from 1964 & older were made of 90% silver & 10% copper, from 1965-1970 half dollars were made using 40% silver, and 1971 to present the Kennedy half dollars are made of 91.67% copper & 8.33% nickel
The U.S. Mint has never made a "Memorial" Kennedy half dollar. Many different society's have counter stamped & gold plated Kennedy half dollars an sold them as "Memorial" coins. The coins are considered altered and have no numismatic value.
Liberty half dollars were made up till 1947. Your coin is called a Kennedy half dollar and is only worth 50 cents.
The 1974 Kennedy halves are not silver. 1970 is the last year for a 40% silver half dollars made for general circulation. It's 50 cents, just spend it.
walker half dollars were minted from 1916 to 1947. they were always made of 90% silver
Yes, proof versions of the Kennedy half dollar were made. These will have the S mintmark.
Yes, 1963 Kennedy half dollars were made of 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins were minted in 1964 and earlier, with 1964 being the last year they contained such a high silver content.
Kennedy half dollars are not made of gold'
The 1972 Kennedy half dollar is made of a 75% copper and 25% nickel composition. It does not contain any silver like earlier Kennedy half dollars minted in 1964.
All types of half dollars from 1964 & older were made of 90% silver & 10% copper, from 1965-1970 half dollars were made using 40% silver, and 1971 to present the Kennedy half dollars are made of 91.67% copper & 8.33% nickel
No Kennedy half dollars made for general circulation after 1969 have any silver, the 1991 is just 50 cents and is still in circulation.
The U.S. Mint has never made a "Memorial" Kennedy half dollar. Many different society's have counter stamped & gold plated Kennedy half dollars an sold them as "Memorial" coins. The coins are considered altered and have no numismatic value.
Current mintage data for the 2009 Kennedy half dollar is:1,900,000 Denver Mint1,900,000 PhiladelphiaProof data is unavailable
The last Liberty Head half dollars were made in 1916. If you have a Bicentennial half with Independence Hall on the back, it's a Kennedy half.
Liberty half dollars were made up till 1947. Your coin is called a Kennedy half dollar and is only worth 50 cents.
The 1974 Kennedy halves are not silver. 1970 is the last year for a 40% silver half dollars made for general circulation. It's 50 cents, just spend it.
walker half dollars were minted from 1916 to 1947. they were always made of 90% silver