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What are silver half dollars worth?
U.S. half dollars dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver, and Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 are 40% silver. Their value is set mostly by the silver inside them.
Updated October 28, 2026 · Prices as of November 3, 2026, 4:45 p.m. Pacific
What silver halves are worth today
Silver is trading at $49.46 per troy ounce (the Kitco bid). Here's what we pay for 90% halves:
| Half dollars | Silver content | We pay today |
|---|---|---|
| 90% halves, 1964 and earlier, per coin | about 0.3575 ozt | $15.91 |
| 90% halves, per $1 face (two coins) | about 0.715 ozt | $31.83 |
| 40% Kennedy halves, 1965–1970, per coin | 0.1479 ozt | $5.12 |
That's 90% of the silver content for 90% coins and 70% for 40% coins. The 0.715 figure per dollar of face value allows for wear.
Which half dollars are silver
- Barber halves (1892–1915), Walking Liberty halves (1916–1947), and Franklin halves (1948–1963): all 90% silver.
- 1964 Kennedy halves: 90% silver, the only Kennedy year that is.
- Kennedy halves, 1965–1970: 40% silver. From 1971 on, regular Kennedy halves contain no silver.
For dimes, quarters, and dollars, see what 90% silver coins are worth.
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