1971 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar began the copper clad composition for the denomination, which consisted of an outer layer of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a core of pure copper. This composition had been used for quarters and dimes since 1965. The 1971-D Kennedy Half had the highest mintage of the entire series [...]
1969 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1969 Kennedy Half Dollar was struck in silver clad, with a composition of 40% silver. For a second year, circulating coin production for this denomination took place at the Denver Mint only. The US Mint also produced and released proof sets for collectors. The 1969 Proof Kennedy Half Dollar was minted at the San [...]
1968 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1968 Kennedy Half had a composition of 40% silver, continuing the silver clad composition for the half dollar denomination. Mint marks were used once again, with all coins minted at the Denver Mint and carrying the “D” mint mark. Also, this year regular proof coins returned. The coins were minted at the San Francisco [...]
1967 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1967 Kennedy Half Dollar was another year struck with a composition of 40% silver. The mintage marked the highest number for any of the circulating silver or silver clad Kennedy Halves. Special mint set coins were issued for a final year. Regular proof coins would return the following year. The so called “SMS” Kennedy [...]
1966 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar had a composition of 40% silver, continuing the silver clad composition first used last year. Once again special mint set coins were issued, in lieu of proof coinage. These coins are were minted with proof like qualities and sold in government issued sets. Special Mint Set Kennedy Half Dollars which [...]
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 [...]
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar was the first year of issue for the series. This was also the first and only year that circulation issue coins were minted in 90% silver composition. Proof coins were minted at the Philadelphia Mint and included within government issued sets. A notable variety exists known as the 1964 Proof [...]
