How Much Are Kennedy Half Dollars Worth?

Kennedy Half Dollar Proof Values

The non-Cameo coins are the most common except for the top grades and are worth from $10 for Proof 60 to $42 in Proof 67, $70 in Proof 68, $135 in Proof 69, and an amazing $3,750 for a rare Proof 70, with only 220 graded by PCGS in the top grade.

How much can I sell my Kennedy half dollars for?

These coins contain roughly 0.1479 ounces of silver. At the current price of silver ($23.42 per ounce as of May 4, 2022) that means that a Kennedy half dollar minted between 1965 and 1970 is worth about $3.46 just due to its silver content. Any Kennedy half dollar minted from 1971 onward does not contain any silver.

Why is the 1964 Kennedy half dollar so valuable?

Mint struck 277 million Kennedy half dollars. Still, 1964 Kennedy half-dollars were unusual among coins because each one included so much silver. The silver coin value is higher than other metals. Beyond that, the sentimental value of the coins led many people to keep their half dollars rather than spend them.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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