Kennedy. The design was an instant success. In 1964 the half dollar was minted with 90% silver, but its silver content decreased to 40% in 1965. These 40% silver half dollars were minted until ...
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They were the last U.S. half dollar series struck entirely in 90% silver. The Kennedy half dollars that followed were made as 90% silver circulating coins for one year only. Beginning in 1965 ...