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.

Did you inherit your grandfather’s buffalo nickel? What about a silver dollar collection? Rare quarters or Canadian silver dollar or French franc? If so, do you want to sell silver coins? Silver ...

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 ...

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.

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.