Did a 1971 half dollar have a minting error?

This gave rise to 1971 half-dollar varieties with errors. Here, we have highlighted popular minting errors in the 1971 Kennedy half dollar. Yes, 1971 half dollars struck on 40% silver planchet exists. The United States mint produced these coins by striking some leftover silver planchets from 1970.

How much does a 1971 error coin cost?

Many 1971 error coins have curved clips errors, which cost between $100 to $250. There are also planchet errors involving the wrong planchets. But these are less common and have significantly higher value than the non-error coins. Curved clip errors happen when the punching die overlaps a previously punched hole on the planchet metal strip.

What are some of the 1971 Kennedy dollars & planchet errors?

Since the 1971 Kennedy dollars were made in different mints and at a faster speed than other coins, they witnessed many composition and planchet errors. Some of them are: 1. 1971-D 40% Silver Planchet Error: This is one of the most unique & expensive errors in coinage history!