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Mintage 156,205,446. The composition of the 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar is 90% silver and 10% copper - the only year the coin was minted for general circulation with 90% silver. The coin weighs 12.5000 grams, therefore the silver weight is 11.2500 grams or 0.3617 Troy ounces
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This 1964-D Kennedy Half Dollar (90% silver) information page was created in January 2026 and last updated on 19th January 2026
W: Code updated 18th Oct 2025