1965 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar had a composition of 40% silver. This silver clad composition would be used until 1970 for the half dollar denomination. Other denominations had the silver content removed completely starting this year. No mint marks were used this year. Additionally, instead of proof coins, special mint set coins were issued. These coins are were minted with proof like qualities and sold in government issued sets.
1965 Kennedy Half Dollar Mintage
1965 Kennedy Half Dollar: 65,879,366
1965 Kennedy Half Dollar Specifications
Designers: Gilroy Roberts (obverse), Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper
Weight: 11.50 grams
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Thickness: 2.15 mm
Mint Mark: no mint marks were used this year
Kennedy Half Dollars By Year
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar
1965 Kennedy Half Dollar
1966 Kennedy Half Dollar
1967 Kennedy Half Dollar
1968 Kennedy Half Dollar
1969 Kennedy Half Dollar
