Kennedy Half Dollar Melt Value
The live melt value of a kennedy half dollar at today's silver spot price. Enter how many you have below.
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1964 Kennedy half
90% silver
1965–1970 Kennedy half
40% silver
Total melt value
$0.00
0 troy oz of silver
Melt value is the metal value only. Collectible coins can be worth more — see below.
Value at today's silver price
| 1 coin | — |
| Roll of 20 ($10 face) | — |
| $100 face value | — |
The 1964 Kennedy half dollar is 90% silver (0.3617 troy oz). From 1965 to 1970 the Kennedy half was reduced to 40% silver (0.1479 troy oz), and from 1971 on it contains no silver. So the date determines the melt value: a 1964 is worth well over double a 1968 for metal alone.
Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a Kennedy half dollar?
A 1964 Kennedy half is 90% silver — 0.3617 troy oz. A 1965–1970 Kennedy half is 40% silver — 0.1479 troy oz. 1971 and later contain no silver.
Which Kennedy halves have no silver?
Circulating Kennedy half dollars dated 1971 and later are copper-nickel clad with no silver, apart from special silver proof and collector issues.