Kennedy Silver Half Dollar - Value, Years, and Silver Content
Year-by-year mintage, key-date context, and melt value for the Kennedy Silver Half Dollar series.
Kennedy Silver Half Dollar overview
Kennedy Silver Half Dollar pages in this cluster lead with melt value first, then place the series in its mint-year and design context. Frame the 1964 Kennedy half in the national mourning after President Kennedy's assassination and the final year of 90% circulating half dollars.
Year-by-year table
| Year | Mint marks | Total mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | P, D | 429,509,450 |
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Kennedy Silver Half Dollar FAQ
How much silver is in a Kennedy Silver Half Dollar?
A Kennedy Silver Half Dollar contains 0.35750 troy ounce of silver.
What years were Kennedy Silver Half Dollars minted?
1964-1964, excluding any listed production gaps.
Are Kennedy Silver Half Dollars valued only by melt?
No. Melt is the bullion floor; key dates, varieties, and uncirculated condition can trade above melt.
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