how much silver is in kennedy half dollars

[VictoriaLee]

Of course! I can certainly help you with that. The amount of silver in a Kennedy half dollar really depends on the year it was made. It's a great question because not all of them contain silver.

Based on the information, the key is to check the date on the coin. If you have a Kennedy half dollar from 1964, you've got the one with the most silver! These coins are made of 90% silver and contain 0.3617 troy ounces of the precious metal.

After 1964, the silver content was reduced. From 1965 to 1970, the half dollars were made with a 40% silver composition. This means they still have silver value, just less than the 1964 edition.

For most Kennedy half dollars minted from 1971 to the present day, they don't contain any silver at all and are made from a copper-nickel blend. So, the year is the most important thing to look for to determine its silver content.