how many ounces of silver are in a kennedy half dollar

[DelBentley]

That's a great question! The amount of silver in a Kennedy half dollar depends entirely on the year it was minted.

Based on the information provided, a Kennedy half dollar from 1964 is composed of 90% silver. This specific coin contains 0.3617 troy ounces of silver, making it highly sought after by collectors and investors.

The context also explains that earlier issues of the coin were made with 40% silver, though it doesn't specify the exact years for that composition. Most modern Kennedy half dollars you might find in circulation today contain no silver at all.

So, to determine the silver content, the most important thing to do is check the date on the coin.