If you have Kennedy Half Dollars dated 1965 through 1969, you are holding coins with real silver content that most people overlook. These coins contain 40% silver — or 0.1479 troy ounces of silver each.
At Buyers of New York in the Diamond District at 30 W. 47th Street, Suite 8006, New York — near Rockefeller Center — we buy 40% Kennedy Half Dollars at fair, live spot-based pricing. Walk in any weekday, cash paid same day.
Which Kennedy Half Dollars Contain Silver?
- 1964 — 90% silver (0.3617 oz per coin)
- 1965–1969 — 40% silver (0.1479 oz per coin)
- 1970–present — copper-nickel clad, no silver
- 1992–present S-mint proofs — 90% silver (proof sets only)
What Are 40% Kennedy Halves Worth?
The melt value of a 1965–1969 Kennedy Half Dollar is based on 40% silver content. We calculate your offer using live silver prices and show you the math before you accept anything. Whether you have a handful or a roll of fifty, bring them in — cash paid same day.