Following the U.S. Coinage Act of 1965, all silver content was phased out of U.S. half-dollar coins. Prior to 1965, U.S. half-dollars, quarter dollars, and dimes were minted with 90% silver and 10% copper. This caused Americas to hoard these coins because they understood that in time the intrinsic value of silver would maintain its purchasing power in years to come. To curb the panic from citizens, the U.S. government decided to phase out the percentage of silver in specific coinage. They did this by issuing 40% silver Kennedy half dollars from 1965-1970. Today this reality has unfolded as the silver content contained in each of these 40% U.S. Kennedy half dollars are many times more valuable than their initial face value. The silver content of a one-dollar face value of 40% Kennedy half dollars is approximately .2948 troy ounces.
Today 40% U.S. silver Kennedy half dollars are referred to as “40%”. Each $50 bag of 40% silver Kennedy half dollars is of average circulation.
Investors choose 40% silver U.S. coins because it is a wonderful way to get internationally recognized fractional silver and reasonable premiums. In the event of an economic meltdown when you may need to spend your silver. 40% Kennedy Half Dollar silver coins are an excellent way to buy smaller items. A single U.S. silver half dollar contains approximately .1479 troy ounces of silver.
Coin Highlights:
- Coin quantities vary and are based on a total face value of $50. All coins are shipped in a plastic or canvas bag and will equal exactly $50 face value of 40% silver Kennedy U.S. half dollars from 1965 to 1970.
- Coin dates may range in years from 1965 to 1970.
- Contains approximately 14.7893 Troy Ounces of Silver.
- Produced by the U.S. Mint from 1965 to 1970.
- U.S. Government-backed Sovereign Coins.
