How Much Silver Is in a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar?

A 1964 Kennedy half dollar contains approximately 0.3617 troy oz of pure silver at original specifications. The coin weighs 12.50 grams and consists of 90% silver and 10% copper. The 1964 issue was the first Kennedy half dollar and the only regular circulation date in the series struck with 90% silver. Kennedy halves dated 1965 through 1970 … Read more