If you’re asking about the value of a 1966 US dollar coin, it’s important to clarify that no standard US dollar coins were minted for circulation in 1966 . However, there is a 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar which is 40% silver.
- Circulated Condition: These coins are always at least 40% silver and have a value above face value due to their silver content. Some are sold for as little as $5.69 in XF-AU condition.
- Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) Error: Some 1966 Kennedy Half Dollars exhibit a doubling error, especially noticeable in the word “LIBERTY” and Kennedy’s profile. These error coins can command significantly higher prices:
– AU58 (About Uncirculated): Around $35.
– MS63 (Mint State): Around $75.
– MS66 (Mint State): A coin in this condition was once priced at $1,250.
– MS68 (Mint State): An NGC graded MS68 was listed for $600.
- Special Mint Sets (SMS): Some 1966 Kennedy half dollars were released in Special Mint Sets, and these can also have increased value, particularly those with a DDO error.
- Condition is Key: The value of a coin is heavily dependent on its condition or “grade”. Uncirculated or higher-grade coins are typically more valuable.
- Errors and Varieties: Coins with errors or unique varieties can be significantly more valuable to collectors.
- Certified Coins: Coins professionally graded by services like NGC or ICCS are often more sought after and may fetch higher prices.
If you possess a 1966 Canadian dollar coin, the value will differ from the U.S. half dollar. For example:
- A circulated 1966 Canada One Dollar Large Beads coin graded MS-65 (Mint State) can sell for $475.
- Collectible 1966 Canada Silver Dollar with 80% silver content sells for about $37.90.
- A 1966 Canada Silver Dollar graded MS-65 has been offered for $250.
How much money is a 1966 coin worth?
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Washington Quarter from 1966 in circulated condition is worth between $0.30 and $0.85. However, on the open market 1966 Quarters in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $5750.
How to tell if a 1 dollar coin is worth anything?
I can help with that. U.S. dollar coins worth money are hard to identify at a glance. Their value lies in where they were minted, their historical significance, mintage, precious metal content, whether they are error coins, and their condition. Understanding this is critical if you are thinking of selling your dollar coins.
Where is the mint mark on a 1966 silver dollar?
No mint marks appeared on circulating coins from 1965 to 1967. The Coinage Act of 1965 eliminated mint marks to discourage collecting while the Mint worked to meet the country’s coinage needs. Mint marks were placed on the reverse of coins until 1968 when they moved to the obverse.