Is a Kennedy half dollar worth buying?

Although the Kennedy Half Dollar continues to be struck today by the US Mint, it has been produced with base metals since 1971 and is not worthy of coin collectors. The Kennedy Half Dollar is a fifty-cent US coin struck in memory of President John F. Kennedy, assassinated in 1963. It was minted from 1964 through 1970.

How much is a 1964 JFK coin worth?

The coin was designed by Frank Gasparro, the front has JFK's Picture while the rear has the presidential seal. Current silver melt value* for the 1964 coin (90% Silver) is $11.33 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $31.33 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.

When was the Kennedy half dollar minted?

It was minted from 1964 through 1970. The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars were struck with 90% silver and 10% copper with a silver weight of 0.36169 troy ounces. Due to rises in bullion prices, the silver content was reduced to 40% from 1965 onward, equivalent to 0.1479 troy ounces.