United States · 1965–1970
US Kennedy half dollar (40% silver)
From 1965 to 1970, Kennedy half dollars were made with silver-rich outer layers bonded to a lower-silver core, for 40% silver overall.
Melt value
— each
0.1479 troy oz silver × — spot
Total —
Metal content
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1965–1970 |
| Face value | 50 cents |
| Metal | silver |
| Purity | .400 (40% silver) |
| Total weight | 11.50 g (0.3697 troy oz) |
| Pure silver | 0.1479 troy oz (4.600 g) |
Look at the edge: a 40% half shows a silvery edge, while a clad half (1971 on) shows a copper stripe.
Worth more than melt?
- 1970-D halves were only sold in mint sets (no 1970 halves were made for circulation) and are worth more than melt.
Typical selling price
Not listed yet. We only show a selling price when we have reliable, recent sales to base it on, and then always as a range with the date it was checked. Melt value is a floor for the metal itself: dealers usually pay somewhat less than melt for common coins, while collectors may pay more for scarce dates and coins in great condition.
Sources
Melt value is an estimate based on the current spot price and the coin's official metal content. Worn coins can weigh slightly less. This is not financial advice.