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Which Kennedy Half Dollars Contain Silver?

Kennedy halves dated 1964 are 90% silver. Dates 1965–1970 are 40%. Regular circulation issues from 1971 are copper-nickel clad, but silver collector issues are exceptions. Check the date, then verify the exact issue.

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  1. Here's the Kennedy half-dollar date check.
  2. Nineteen sixty-four is ninety percent silver.
  3. Nineteen sixty-five through nineteen seventy is forty percent, so a nineteen sixty-eight still counts.
  4. From nineteen seventy-one, regular circulation issues are copper-nickel clad, with no silver.
  5. But collector issues can be different: silver Bicentennial halves and later silver proofs are exceptions.
  6. Start with the date, then verify the exact issue. Don't rely on color alone.
  7. You'll find the full Kennedy guide at NumisTrends dot net.

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