Are Kennedy half dollars still in circulation?

With mintage numbers remaining low, beginning in 2002, the Kennedy half dollar ceased to be struck for general circulation. Rolls and bags of the current year's pieces could still be purchased from the Mint, at a premium above face value. Kennedy half dollars began to be produced for general circulation again in 2021.

Are Kennedy half dollars worth keeping?

Kennedy half-dollar coins are not very rare and most of them are worth only their face value of 50 cents. However, some are more valuable, depending on the year they were minted and their condition. For example, a Kennedy half-dollar coin minted in 1970 and in uncirculated condition is worth about $8.

Do they make half dollars in 2022?

Each 2022 Kennedy Half Dollar Two-Roll Set contains 40 coins with circulating finishes—one roll of 20 coins minted at the Philadelphia Mint and one roll of 20 coins minted at the Denver Mint.

Are half dollars still accepted?

Half dollar and $1 coins are produced as collectibles. However, they may still be ordered by the Federal Reserve for circulation and used as legal tender.

How much is a Kennedy Half Dollar worth today?

Kennedy half-dollars' mintage in 2020 was modest 6,100,000 pieces, and the US Mint struck most of them solely for coin collectors. These coins made of copper and nickel are typically worth $2.28, but sometimes you can hit the jackpot.

2022 Kennedy Half Dollar are in circulation!

What is a Susan B Anthony dollar worth?

1979 P Susan B Anthony Coin Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of February 2023, a Susan B Anthony Coin from 1979 in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.35. However, on the open market 1979 P Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1450.

How much is a 1776 1976 Kennedy Half Dollar worth?

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of February 2023, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $3.25 and $3.65.

Where can I sell my Kennedy Half Dollar?

Buying and Selling Kennedy Half Dollars

If you would like to discuss buying or selling 1964 Kennedy half dollars, call us at 1-800-528-1380.

Is a 1972 half dollar worth anything?

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of February 2023, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1972 in circulated condition is worth between $0.60 and $0.75. However, on the open market 1972 Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1100.

What years of half dollars are worth money?

Are 2022 Kennedy half dollars in circulation?

Circulation-quality Kennedy half dollar production so far in 2022 totals 9.7 million coins — 4.9 million at the Denver Mint and 4.8 million at the Philadelphia Mint.

What half dollars are not intended for circulation?

All 1970 and 1987 coins were issued only in special collector's sets (none released for general circulation). Due to declining demand for half dollars, 2001 was the last year the mint issued half dollars for general circulation (business strikes).

Can you still get silver dollars at the bank?

Can I still get silver dollars at the bank? Yes, you can buy American Silver Eagle coins at a bank. The U.S. Mint indicates that it sells Silver Eagles to authorized purchasers.

Which half dollars to keep?

Well, most collectors and investors include these silver half dollars in their collection or investment portfolio because these coins, issued by the United States Mint in 1964 and earlier, were composed of 90% silver. After the Coinage Act of 1965, the composition of half dollars dropped from 90% silver to 40% silver.

What year Kennedy half dollars are most valuable?

Why is the 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar rare?

In 1971, minting factories made large numbers of half dollar coins that year. However, the silver 1971 half dollar coin can be rare, considering its accidental minting. The process used silver instead of copper and nickel.

What years of Kennedy half dollars are 90% silver?

The Kennedy Silver Half Dollar refers to half dollar coins struck by the United States Mint from 1964-1970, however only the 1964-minted coins were composed of 90% silver.

What makes a 1973 Kennedy Half Dollar rare?

No single issue of the Kennedy half dollar is rare, though any business-strike pieces grading better than MS66 or MS67 is largely regarded as a conditional rarity. There are also scarce varieties such as the 1974 doubled die obverse, 1982 no FG, and 1998-S matte finish.

What makes a 1972 Kennedy Half Dollar rare?

What Makes a 1972 Half-Dollar Rare? All Kennedy Half Dollars are rare because people silver stacked them for the melt value, and also for sentimental reasons. The pre-1971 coins are even rarer because of their silver content, but even 1972 clad coins were hoarded, probably out of habit.

Why is the 1964 Kennedy half dollar so valuable?

With so many minted, the 1964 Kennedy half dollar coins are common and affordable even for the collector with a small budget. That said, the fact that these were first-year issue coins made from 90% silver makes them more valuable than 40% silver and copper-nickel-clad half dollars.

What makes a 1976 half dollar rare?

Besides the atypical date, half dollars minted in 1975 and 1976 had an Independence Hall on the reverse. Despite high overall mintage, only a low number of proofs was struck in this period, making these coins more pricey than standard pieces for circulation.

What half dollar is 200 years of freedom?

The bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar features a 1776-1976 date on the obverse and a portrait of Philadelphia Pennsylvania's Independence Hall with the words "200 YEARS OF FREEDOM" on the reverse of the coin to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United States of America.

Are Eisenhower dollars worth anything?

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of February 2023, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 D in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.50.

Are there any rare Sacagawea coins?

A lucky 5,500 boxes also contained a Sacagawea Dollar, which was later discovered to have been struck from a different set of master dies than the regular Sacagawea Dollars. Most collectors consider these rare coins, which quickly gained the moniker Cheerios Dollars, to be pattern coins.