90% American Silver Kennedy Half Dollars - $1 Face Value
90% U.S. Silver Coins – Kennedy Half Dollars (1964 Only, Random Mint)
Constitutional or "Junk" Silver | First-Year JFK Halves | 90% Silver Content
At a glance: $1 face value = two 1964 Kennedy half dollars — the only year JFK halves were struck in 90% silver — carrying about 0.7234 troy oz of pure silver. Struck at Philadelphia and Denver just months after President Kennedy’s assassination, they cost about 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a low premium, ship fully insured from Summit Metals, and are not IRA eligible (circulated 90% alloy). Best for stackers who want single-year historic silver in average circulated (VF–XF) condition. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (U.S. coinage alloy)
Denomination: Kennedy Half Dollar (1964 only)
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.3617 troy oz per coin • 0.7234 troy oz per $1 face value (2 halves)
Year & Mints: 1964‑P (Philadelphia) & 1964‑D (Denver) – random mix
Condition: Average Circulated (VF–XF); full dates & designs visible
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Packaging: Sold by face value (e.g., $1, $5, $10, $50, $100)
Coins ship in bags
Bulk orders of $500 FV ship in canvas sacks
IRA Eligible: No (circulated 90% alloy)
Why Choose Summit Metals?
Guaranteed Authentic Pre‑1965 U.S. Coinage
Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping
Trusted Buyback Guarantee
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Summit Metals weighs and verifies every coin, delivering genuine 1964 JFK halves—never culls or replicas.
US John F. Kennedy Tribute Design
Obverse: Bust of President John F. Kennedy facing left, designed by Gilroy Roberts; legends “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” plus year 1964.
Reverse: Presidential Seal of the United States with heraldic eagle holding arrows and olive branch, encircled by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and denomination “HALF DOLLAR.”
Struck only in 1964 at 90% silver, these halves commemorate JFK’s legacy and were saved heavily by the public, making circulated examples an affordable entry to junk silver.
Why Stack 1964 Kennedy Halves?
Inflation hedge: Value tracks spot silver
Single-year issue: Simplifies date runs and historic significance
Barter-ready: Half‑dollar denomination offers bigger fractional option than dimes/quarters
Low premium: Circulated condition keeps cost near melt value
Silver Content Reference
| Face Value | Approx. ASW (troy oz) |
|---|---|
| $1 (2 coins) | 0.723 |
| $5 | 3.617 |
| $10 (Roll) | 7.234 |
| $50 | 36.17 |
| $100 (Bag) | 72.34 |
| $500 (Sack) | 361.7 |
Weights based on industry‑standard 0.7234 oz per $1 FV of half dollars.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins are counted, weighed, and shipped in bags. Summit Metals ships discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.
Stack Your Kennedy Halves Today
Diversify with 1964 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars—historic tribute and barter‑ready bullion. Select your desired face value and Add to Cart to lock in low‑premium silver with Summit Metals!
Rated 4.24/5 from 21 verified customer reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why only 1964? It’s the single year Kennedy halves were struck in 90% silver — 1965–1970 dropped to 40%, and 1971 onward contain none.
How much silver is in $1 face value? About 0.7234 troy oz — two coins at 0.3617 oz each.
Is it IRA eligible? No — circulated 90% alloy doesn’t meet IRS purity standards; see Silver Eagles for IRA silver.
Which mint will I receive? A random mix of 1964-P (no mint mark) and 1964-D (Denver).
What condition are the coins? Average circulated (VF–XF) with full dates and designs — not BU.
Who designed the Kennedy half? Gilroy Roberts (obverse) and Frank Gasparro (reverse), rushed into production within months of JFK’s assassination.
How is the price set? About 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a low premium.
Kennedy vs Franklin halves? Same size and silver content — the Franklin ran 1948–1963; the Kennedy replaced it in 1964.
Can I sell them back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
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90% American Silver Kennedy Half Dollars - $1 Face Value
90% U.S. Silver Coins – Kennedy Half Dollars (1964 Only, Random Mint)
Constitutional or "Junk" Silver | First-Year JFK Halves | 90% Silver Content
At a glance: $1 face value = two 1964 Kennedy half dollars — the only year JFK halves were struck in 90% silver — carrying about 0.7234 troy oz of pure silver. Struck at Philadelphia and Denver just months after President Kennedy’s assassination, they cost about 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a low premium, ship fully insured from Summit Metals, and are not IRA eligible (circulated 90% alloy). Best for stackers who want single-year historic silver in average circulated (VF–XF) condition. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (U.S. coinage alloy)
Denomination: Kennedy Half Dollar (1964 only)
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.3617 troy oz per coin • 0.7234 troy oz per $1 face value (2 halves)
Year & Mints: 1964‑P (Philadelphia) & 1964‑D (Denver) – random mix
Condition: Average Circulated (VF–XF); full dates & designs visible
-
Packaging: Sold by face value (e.g., $1, $5, $10, $50, $100)
Coins ship in bags
Bulk orders of $500 FV ship in canvas sacks
IRA Eligible: No (circulated 90% alloy)
Why Choose Summit Metals?
Guaranteed Authentic Pre‑1965 U.S. Coinage
Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping
Trusted Buyback Guarantee
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Summit Metals weighs and verifies every coin, delivering genuine 1964 JFK halves—never culls or replicas.
US John F. Kennedy Tribute Design
Obverse: Bust of President John F. Kennedy facing left, designed by Gilroy Roberts; legends “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” plus year 1964.
Reverse: Presidential Seal of the United States with heraldic eagle holding arrows and olive branch, encircled by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and denomination “HALF DOLLAR.”
Struck only in 1964 at 90% silver, these halves commemorate JFK’s legacy and were saved heavily by the public, making circulated examples an affordable entry to junk silver.
Why Stack 1964 Kennedy Halves?
Inflation hedge: Value tracks spot silver
Single-year issue: Simplifies date runs and historic significance
Barter-ready: Half‑dollar denomination offers bigger fractional option than dimes/quarters
Low premium: Circulated condition keeps cost near melt value
Silver Content Reference
| Face Value | Approx. ASW (troy oz) |
|---|---|
| $1 (2 coins) | 0.723 |
| $5 | 3.617 |
| $10 (Roll) | 7.234 |
| $50 | 36.17 |
| $100 (Bag) | 72.34 |
| $500 (Sack) | 361.7 |
Weights based on industry‑standard 0.7234 oz per $1 FV of half dollars.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins are counted, weighed, and shipped in bags. Summit Metals ships discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.
Stack Your Kennedy Halves Today
Diversify with 1964 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars—historic tribute and barter‑ready bullion. Select your desired face value and Add to Cart to lock in low‑premium silver with Summit Metals!
Rated 4.24/5 from 21 verified customer reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why only 1964? It’s the single year Kennedy halves were struck in 90% silver — 1965–1970 dropped to 40%, and 1971 onward contain none.
How much silver is in $1 face value? About 0.7234 troy oz — two coins at 0.3617 oz each.
Is it IRA eligible? No — circulated 90% alloy doesn’t meet IRS purity standards; see Silver Eagles for IRA silver.
Which mint will I receive? A random mix of 1964-P (no mint mark) and 1964-D (Denver).
What condition are the coins? Average circulated (VF–XF) with full dates and designs — not BU.
Who designed the Kennedy half? Gilroy Roberts (obverse) and Frank Gasparro (reverse), rushed into production within months of JFK’s assassination.
How is the price set? About 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a low premium.
Kennedy vs Franklin halves? Same size and silver content — the Franklin ran 1948–1963; the Kennedy replaced it in 1964.
Can I sell them back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
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Compare Franklin halves, add 90% silver dimes, or browse all constitutional silver.
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90% U.S. Silver Coins – Kennedy Half Dollars (1964 Only, Random Mint)
Constitutional or "Junk" Silver | First-Year JFK Halves | 90% Silver Content
At a glance: $1 face value = two 1964 Kennedy half dollars — the only year JFK halves were struck in 90% silver — carrying about 0.7234 troy oz of pure silver. Struck at Philadelphia and Denver just months after President Kennedy’s assassination, they cost about 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a low premium, ship fully insured from Summit Metals, and are not IRA eligible (circulated 90% alloy). Best for stackers who want single-year historic silver in average circulated (VF–XF) condition. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (U.S. coinage alloy)
Denomination: Kennedy Half Dollar (1964 only)
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.3617 troy oz per coin • 0.7234 troy oz per $1 face value (2 halves)
Year & Mints: 1964‑P (Philadelphia) & 1964‑D (Denver) – random mix
Condition: Average Circulated (VF–XF); full dates & designs visible
-
Packaging: Sold by face value (e.g., $1, $5, $10, $50, $100)
Coins ship in bags
Bulk orders of $500 FV ship in canvas sacks
IRA Eligible: No (circulated 90% alloy)
Why Choose Summit Metals?
Guaranteed Authentic Pre‑1965 U.S. Coinage
Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping
Trusted Buyback Guarantee
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Summit Metals weighs and verifies every coin, delivering genuine 1964 JFK halves—never culls or replicas.
US John F. Kennedy Tribute Design
Obverse: Bust of President John F. Kennedy facing left, designed by Gilroy Roberts; legends “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” plus year 1964.
Reverse: Presidential Seal of the United States with heraldic eagle holding arrows and olive branch, encircled by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and denomination “HALF DOLLAR.”
Struck only in 1964 at 90% silver, these halves commemorate JFK’s legacy and were saved heavily by the public, making circulated examples an affordable entry to junk silver.
Why Stack 1964 Kennedy Halves?
Inflation hedge: Value tracks spot silver
Single-year issue: Simplifies date runs and historic significance
Barter-ready: Half‑dollar denomination offers bigger fractional option than dimes/quarters
Low premium: Circulated condition keeps cost near melt value
Silver Content Reference
| Face Value | Approx. ASW (troy oz) |
|---|---|
| $1 (2 coins) | 0.723 |
| $5 | 3.617 |
| $10 (Roll) | 7.234 |
| $50 | 36.17 |
| $100 (Bag) | 72.34 |
| $500 (Sack) | 361.7 |
Weights based on industry‑standard 0.7234 oz per $1 FV of half dollars.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins are counted, weighed, and shipped in bags. Summit Metals ships discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.
Stack Your Kennedy Halves Today
Diversify with 1964 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars—historic tribute and barter‑ready bullion. Select your desired face value and Add to Cart to lock in low‑premium silver with Summit Metals!
Rated 4.24/5 from 21 verified customer reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why only 1964? It’s the single year Kennedy halves were struck in 90% silver — 1965–1970 dropped to 40%, and 1971 onward contain none.
How much silver is in $1 face value? About 0.7234 troy oz — two coins at 0.3617 oz each.
Is it IRA eligible? No — circulated 90% alloy doesn’t meet IRS purity standards; see Silver Eagles for IRA silver.
Which mint will I receive? A random mix of 1964-P (no mint mark) and 1964-D (Denver).
What condition are the coins? Average circulated (VF–XF) with full dates and designs — not BU.
Who designed the Kennedy half? Gilroy Roberts (obverse) and Frank Gasparro (reverse), rushed into production within months of JFK’s assassination.
How is the price set? About 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a low premium.
Kennedy vs Franklin halves? Same size and silver content — the Franklin ran 1948–1963; the Kennedy replaced it in 1964.
Can I sell them back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
Related products
Compare Franklin halves, add 90% silver dimes, or browse all constitutional silver.
