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What happened to half dollar coins in 1965?

In 1965 the United States mint would switch to a lower 40% silver content in their Half Dollars, and totally remove the silver in Quarters, and Dimes. These coins were mass produced from the Philadelphia mint, with some coins being produced in San Francisco but only to be released in Special Mint Sets.

How much is a 1965 Kennedy half dollar worth?

Uncirculated 1965 Kennedy half dollars are worth about $4 each while SMS 1965 half dollars are worth around $5. 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar: Minting information, specifications, characteristics, current melt value, and past sales prices. Issued by the U.S. Mint in 1965.

What is a 1965 Special Mint Set half dollar?

Collector enthusiasm returned and the mintages returned to their pre-Special Mint Set levels. 1965 Special Mint Set Half Dollar are plentiful and they are usually nice. The most common certified grade is SP66. The highest grade is SP68, which is quite scarce. Cameo examples represent about a fourth of the total population.

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