Silver in Kennedy half dollars

The Kennedy half dollar was introduced in 1964. Coins from 1964 were struck with 90 percent silver.

From 1965 to 1970, the half dollar was silver-clad and contains 40 percent silver overall. From 1971 on, it was copper-nickel clad with no silver.

Collectors and dealers look at the year and the composition when they compare Kennedy halves.

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