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Mintage 2,150,000. The composition of the 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar is 40% silver and 60% copper. The coin weighs 11.5000 grams, therefore the silver weight is 4.6000 grams or 0.1479 Troy ounces
History of United States Mint
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This 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar (40% silver) information page was created in January 2026 and last updated on 18th January 2026
W: Code updated 18th Oct 2025