The United States Mint no longer issues half dollar coins, which makes the category uniquely interesting for contemporary coin collectors. But like any coin that saw circulation, there can be huge gaps in how much the coins are worth depending on the condition and rarity of the coin. Here, we’ll break down whether Kennedy half dollars are worth anything, when they’re worth big bucks, and even why you might want to hold onto them anyway. We’ll also cover the other common half dollar runs from before the Kennedy coin!
Are Kennedy Half Dollars Worth Anything?
Generally speaking, the vast majority of Kennedy half dollars are worth face value. At most, really high-condition mints will normally fetch $1-5. However, there are a handful of years and variations that can fetch thousands of dollars, so inspect your coins carefully.
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- Starting in 2002, the US Mint started to produce Kennedy half dollars for collectors. They continue to offer these coins today. [13] X Research source Ironically, most rare coin enthusiasts do not seek these coins out because they’re artificially priced and uncirculated, but t hey’re available if you’re interested.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.pcgs.com/news/decline-of-the-kennedy-half-dollar-in-circulation
- ↑ https://www.coincollecting.com/kennedy-half-dollars-key-dates-and-values
- ↑ https://scpm.com/article/Circulated-Coins-vs-Uncirculated-Coins-What’s-the-Real-Difference
- ↑ https://kennedyhalfdollars.net/composition-and-specifications/
- ↑ https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1968-s-50c/6804
- ↑ https://www.pcgs.com/news/telling-a-1964-accented-hair-proof-kennedy-half-dollar-apart
- ↑ https://coinweek.com/1976-d-bicentennial-kennedy-half-dollar-a-collectors-guide/
- ↑ https://www.coinvaluechecker.com/rare-franklin-half-dollars-worth-money/
- ↑ https://www.jmbullion.com/coin-info/half-dollars/barber-half-dollars/
- ↑ https://www.jmbullion.com/coin-info/half-dollars/walking-liberty-half-dollars/
- ↑ https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/2668/half-dollars/seated-liberty/1873-S/no-arrows/
- ↑ https://www.coincollecting.com/10-most-valuable-half-dollars
- ↑ https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coins-and-medals/circulating-coins/half-dollar