Buy 1965 BU Kennedy Half Dollars Online!
The JFK Half Dollar was originally struck as a memorial to the assassinated 35th President of the United States. The 1965 JFK Half Dollars were the second year of issue for the new coin, but the first year for the new composition of the coin. Order these half dollars online today from Bullion Shark!
These were the first 40% silver Kennedy Half Dollars produced. After 1969 the Kennedy half dollar was no longer minted using any silver, besides the coins featured in the mint proof sets. Silver Kennedy half dollars have always been highly sought after coins!
Each of these rolls comes with 20 brilliant uncirculated coins, meaning they are all in pristine condition. Finding genuine silver Kennedy half dollars in this condition is becoming increasingly difficult, especially in these key dates.
Why Collect 1965 BU Kennedy Half Dollars?
- All coins are in pristine brilliant uncirculated condition.
- Each roll comes with 20 silver Kennedy half dollars!
- Coins minted for circulation are rare in this condition today.
- First year of 40% silver half dollars.
- Second year of issue of the Kennedy half dollar.
1965 BU Kennedy Half Dollar Coin Details:
Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro
Edge: 150 Reeds
Diameter: 30.61 millimeters
Weight: 11.50 grams
Mintage: 65,879,366
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 40% Silver, 60% Copper
History and Value: Kennedy half dollars minted for general circulation in 1965 through 1969 contain 40% silver and 60% copper. This was a transitional phase between the 90% silver composition of the 1964 coins and the copper-nickel clad composition used for coins from 1971 onwards.
These 40% silver Kennedy half dollars were issued for collectors in special sets, as well as for circulation. They have a slight premium above face value due to their silver content, but their value depends on factors such as condition and rarity.
If you have a 1965 Kennedy half dollar with a silver content, it's worth more than face value, and its specific value will vary based on factors like condition and demand from collectors.
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