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Half dollars ยท 1965-1970

Kennedy Half Dollar (1965-1970) Melt Value

A 40% Kennedy half contains 0.1479 troy ounces of silver. At today's spot of $52.65, that is $7.79 in silver per coin.

Melt value
$7.79
Per coin: $7.79

Quick values

AmountPure silverMelt value
1 coin0.1479 oz$7.79
1 roll (20 coins)2.9579 oz$155.73
10 coins1.4789 oz$77.87
100 coins14.7893 oz$778.66

Specifications

Years1965-1970
Purity40% silver
Total weight11.5 g
Pure silver content0.1479 troy oz
Face value$0.50

How to tell

Kennedy halves dated 1965 through 1970 are 40% silver. They look like later clad halves, so go by the date.

Melt value vs. selling price

Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a 40% Kennedy half depends on condition, date and who is buying. Common worn coins usually sell close to melt. Key dates, rare mint marks and high grades can be worth much more, so look those up before selling for metal.

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