It's all about silver content, minting errors, and condition when it comes to the value of Kennedy half dollars.

The 1971 Half Dollar holds a unique place in American coinage history as the first year the Kennedy Half Dollar was minted without any silver content for general circulation.

While over four billion Kennedy half dollars were minted in the years following, the Type 1 variant — comprised of 90% silver — was only issued in 1964. Therefore, it seems fitting that most ...

Also, the Kennedy half dollar, first struck within months of the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, was just about the most popular U.S. coin ever minted. The initial run of several ...

Discover the value of JFK Half Dollars, including silver content, rare varieties, and what makes the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar valuable.

Rare Kennedy Half Dollar could fetch over $5,000 A 1964 Kennedy silver half-dollar could fetch up to $5,200 on the open market as long as it is in pristine and "uncirculated" condition.

The Kennedy Half Dollar bags and rolls are also available for purchase through the Mint’s Product Subscription Program.

Returning to Jackie Kennedy’s vision of the half-dollar By Cat Zakrzewski Globe Correspondent,October 24, 2014, 12:00 a.m.

The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy -- the coin's obvious namesake. It was a commemorative issuance made in Kennedy's ...

While over 4 billion Kennedy half dollars were minted in the years following, the Type 1 variant — comprised of 90% silver — was only issued in 1964.