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1965-1970 Silver Clad Kennedy Half Dollar

Junk Silver Value

Silver Content: 40%
Silver Weight: 0.1479 oz.
Junk Silver Price: $4.98

The Kennedy Half dollar minted between 1965 and 1970 contained 40% silver. In 1965, the mint removed all silver from dimes and quarters, but elected to have the Kennedy half dollar keep some silver content to honor the recently deceased president.

The coins are made up of an inner layer of 79% copper and 21% silver, wrapped or "clad" in an outer layer comprising 80% silver and 20% copper. In total, the coins contain 40% silver and 60% copper. Because of this construction, they are also known as "Silver Clad" coins.

The design of the coin is substantially the same as the 1964 90% silver half dollar, featuring the likeness of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse, and an eagle with wings spread wide on the reverse.

As one might imagine, the 40% silver Kennedy Half is less popular among junk silver investors, because of its lower silver content. An investor must keep a much larger quantity and weight in coins in order to have the same amount of silver as with other junk silver coins. Nevertheless, silver clad half dollars are a perfectly valid method of investing in silver, and they have many of the advantages shared by all junk silver coins: metal content certified by the U.S. government, ease of transport and divisibility, and a legal tender value placing an absolute floor on their price.

As with other junk silver coins, Ebay is most often the best place to acquire circulated silver clad Kennedy Half Dollars for their silver value, especially in smaller quantities.