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When the U.S. Mint was facing massive silver shortages in 1965, they had to drop the silver content in our coins—but they couldn't bear to strip it completely from JFK. So from 1965 to 1970, they gave us this: the 40% Silver Kennedy Half-Dollar. This is the ultimate stacker favorite! It has a gross weight of 11.5 grams and packs exactly 0.1479 ounces of pure silver weight per coin. It features Gilroy Roberts' legendary profile of JFK on the obverse and the Presidential Seal on the reverse. Single The 40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar - Retails for $15- $20 The 40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar is a unique middle child in the history of American currency. Struck between 1965 and 1970, these coins were a compromise during the era when the U.S. was removing silver from all other circulating denominations like dimes and quarters. While the 1964 Kennedy is 90% silver), the 1965–1970 versions used a "silver-clad" composition. Key notes: The Circulation Era (1965–1970) 1965–1969: These were minted in massive quantities for general circulation. 1970: This is the "Key Date." The 1970-D (Denver) was never released for circulation. It was only available in official Mint Sets, making it significantly more valuable often fetching $15 – $25+ B. The Bicentennial "S" (1776–1976) Not all Bicentennial halves are silver. The ones you find in your pocket are usually copper-nickel. Check the Mint Mark: If it has an "S" (San Francisco), it might be 40% silver. These were sold in special collector sets.