The value of a half dollar coin depends heavily on its year of minting, condition, and whether it contains silver.
1. Silver half dollars:
- 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars: These are 90% silver and in circulated condition, are typically worth around $13.83 (based on silver melt value as of August 13, 2025). Uncirculated examples can be worth significantly more, ranging from $21.00 to potentially $24,000 or more, especially if they have errors or are graded very highly.
- 1965-1970 Kennedy Half Dollars: These are 40% silver, and their melt value in circulated condition is approximately $5.66 (as of August 13, 2025). Uncirculated versions can range in value depending on the year and grade. For example, uncirculated 1969-D halves can be worth up to $6000, while 1970-D halves could be worth up to $12,500.
- Other Silver Half Dollars (Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin): These are 90% silver and can be worth around $13.83 in circulated condition (based on melt value).
2. Copper-nickel clad (post-1970) Half Dollars:
- 1971-Present Kennedy Half Dollars: These coins are generally only worth their face value (50 cents) in circulated condition. Uncirculated examples may be worth slightly more, from $0.80 up to $100 or even more, depending on the year and grade.
- Bicentennial Half Dollars (1776-1976): Most of these are copper-nickel clad and worth around $1.50-$3 in circulated condition. However, some were minted in silver and are worth more.
Factors affecting the value:
- Year and mint mark: Some years and mint marks are rarer or more sought after than others.
- Condition: Coins in pristine, uncirculated condition are generally more valuable than those that have been circulated.
- Errors and Varieties: Coins with minting errors, such as doubled dies or off-center strikes, can be quite valuable to collectors.
- Proof Coins: Proof coins, specially struck for collectors, often have higher values than business strikes.
Where to find more information:
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- Coin identifier websites and apps can help identify specific coins and their potential value.
- Specialized coin dealers and numismatic organizations can also offer expert guidance on coin values.
Is a half a dollar coin worth anything?
I can help with that. Kennedy half-dollar coins are not rare; most are worth only their face value of 50 cents. However, some are more valuable, depending on the year they were minted and their condition. For example, a Kennedy half-dollar coin minted in 1970 and in uncirculated condition is worth about $8. F.V.
How much is one half dollar worth?
Thanks for asking. The half dollar, sometimes referred to as the half for short or 50-cent piece, is a United States coin worth 50 cents, or one half of a dollar.