Kennedy Half Dollar Values
How Much Kennedy Half Dollars are Worth: Kennedy Half Dollar
Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | U-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1800 | P | Plain 4- Stemless Wreath | Red-brown | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | 1200 | 1100 |
| Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13.10 | $14.20 | $18 | $22.10 | $315 | $150 |
| 1964 | D | -- | -- | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13.10 | $14.20 | $18 | $22.10 | $38 | $111 |
| 1965 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $4.70 | $5.80 | $7.50 | $16.60 | $36 | $130 |
| 1966 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $4.70 | $11 | $7.50 | $16.60 | $29 | $216 |
| 1967 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $4.70 | $8 | $7.50 | $13.60 | $26 | $104 |
| 1968 | D | -- | -- | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $4.70 | $9 | $7.50 | $11.60 | $22.30 | $56 |
| 1969 | D | -- | -- | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $4.70 | $8 | $7.50 | $14.60 | $27 | $125 |
| 1970 | D | -- | -- | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $4.80 | $7.30 | $17.40 | $27 | $43 | $299 |
| 1971 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $6 | $9 | $9.70 | $31 | $83 |
| 1971 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $11.30 | $18 |
| 1972 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $10 | $9.20 | $18 | $49 |
| 1972 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $13.30 | $23.30 |
| 1973 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $16.30 | $29 |
| 1973 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $22.30 | $56 |
| 1974 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $15.30 | $65 |
| 1974 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $10.70 | $15.80 | $47 |
| 1976 | (None) Phil | Clad | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $2 | $2 | $4 | $12 | $11.70 | $38 | $126 |
| 1976 | D | Clad | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $2 | $4 | $12 | $12.70 | $26 | $47 |
| 1976 | S | Silver | -- | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $5.70 | $18 | $8 | $10.60 | $19.30 | $25 |
| 1977 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $11 | $9.70 | $14.30 | $36 |
| 1977 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $14.30 | $52 |
| 1978 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $13.30 | $34 |
| 1978 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $13.30 | $44 |
| 1979 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $13.30 | $38 |
| 1979 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $11.80 | $24 |
| 1980 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $11.40 | $18.30 |
| 1980 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $5.20 | $6.70 | $16.30 | $84 |
| 1981 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $7.70 | $15 | $58 |
| 1981 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $16.30 | $60 |
| 1982 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $10.70 | $45 | $109 |
| 1982 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $3.60 | $7.30 | $8.90 | $25.50 | $47 |
| 1983 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $8 | $6.90 | $8.30 | $21.30 | $58 |
| 1983 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $7 | $9 | $6.70 | $23.30 | $43 |
| 1984 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $14.30 | $26.30 |
| 1984 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $15.30 | $57 |
| 1985 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $10.80 | $18.70 |
| 1985 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $11.30 | $21.20 |
| 1986 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $3.20 | $5.40 | $6.70 | $10.80 | $27.30 |
| 1986 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $12.30 | $21.60 |
| 1987 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $14.30 | $32 |
| 1987 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $10.80 | $24.10 |
| 1988 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $23.80 |
| 1988 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $18.70 |
| 1989 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $11.30 | $20.70 |
| 1989 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $10.30 | $21.30 |
| 1990 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $14.30 | $25.80 |
| 1990 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $13.30 | $46 |
| 1991 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $12.30 | $21.80 |
| 1991 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $11.30 | $25 |
| 1992 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $10.30 | $18.60 |
| 1992 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $19.70 |
| 1993 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $5.20 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $18.70 |
| 1993 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $5.20 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $21.60 |
| 1994 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $21.20 |
| 1994 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $19.30 |
| 1995 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $19.20 |
| 1995 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $19.10 |
| 1996 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $11.90 |
| 1996 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $12.40 |
| 1997 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $20.50 |
| 1997 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $15.70 |
| 1998 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $20.20 |
| 1998 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $19.70 |
| 1999 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $12.40 |
| 1999 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $12.50 |
| 2000 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $14.40 |
| 2000 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $11.30 | $16 |
| 2001 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $11.40 |
| 2001 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $13.40 |
| 2002 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $11.90 |
| 2002 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $11.40 |
| 2003 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $12.40 |
| 2003 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $18.50 |
| 2004 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $14 |
| 2004 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $11.90 |
| 2005 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.80 | $42 |
| 2005 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $10.30 | $20.10 |
| 2006 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $14.40 |
| 2006 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $15.40 |
| 2007 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $5.20 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $14.40 |
| 2007 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $21.40 |
| 2008 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $13.40 |
| 2008 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $28 |
| 2009 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $18 |
| 2009 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $6 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $27.90 |
| 2010 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $11.90 |
| 2010 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $6 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $22.10 |
| 2011 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $12.40 |
| 2011 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $6 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $11.40 |
| 2012 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $0.80 | $1.10 | $3.30 | $9.30 | $14.40 |
| 2012 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $5 | $7 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $14.40 |
| 2013 | P | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $5 | $9 | $6.70 | $10.30 | $12.40 |
| 2013 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $6 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $12.40 |
| 2014 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $1.70 | $2.10 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $14.40 |
| 2014 | D | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $3.40 | $5.60 | $6.70 | $10.30 | $14.40 |
| 2015 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $6 | $8 | $6.20 | $8.30 | $10.40 |
| 2015 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $4 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $14.40 |
| 2016 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $4 | $1.10 | $6.20 | $9.30 | $15.40 |
| 2016 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $4 | $1.10 | $6.20 | $9.30 | $15.40 |
| 2017 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $5 | $1.10 | $3.30 | $8.30 | $16.90 |
| 2017 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $5 | $6 | $6.20 | $9.30 | $14.40 |
| 2018 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $0.80 | $6 | $5.70 | $9.30 | $13.40 |
| 2018 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $0.80 | $5 | $4.70 | $8.30 | $10.40 |
| 2019 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $0.80 | $9 | $6.70 | $9.30 | $11.90 |
| 2019 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $12 | $32 |
| 2019 | D | Rocketship Set | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $22 | $24 |
| 2020 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $3 | $8 | $8.70 | $13.30 | $19.40 |
| 2020 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $4 | $8 | $7.70 | $10.80 | $20.40 |
| 2021 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $0.80 | $1.10 | $5.20 | $9.30 | $14.40 |
| 2021 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $0.80 | $1.10 | $6.70 | $10.80 | $21.90 |
| 2022 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.80 | $0.80 | $1.10 | $3.30 | $8.30 | $15.40 |
Kennedy Half Dollar: A Lasting Tribute to a Beloved Leader
First minted in 1964, the Kennedy Half Dollar was created as an immediate tribute to President John F. Kennedy following his assassination in November 1963. Designed by Gilroy Roberts (obverse) and Frank Gasparro (reverse), this coin became an instant symbol of national mourning and pride. While intended for circulation, the overwhelming public demand led to widespread hoarding, solidifying its place as a collectible rather than an everyday transaction piece.
From Concept to Circulation: The Coin’s Evolution
The Kennedy Half Dollar debuted in 1964 with a 90% silver composition, continuing the tradition of silver half dollars. However, due to shortages and rising silver prices, the U.S. Mint reduced the silver content to 40% in 1965 before transitioning to a copper-nickel clad composition in 1971.
The obverse presents a left-facing portrait of Kennedy, a design based on his official presidential medal. The reverse features the Presidential Seal, with an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch encircled by stars. Over time, commemorative editions and enhanced proof strikes have further expanded collector interest.
Why Collectors Value the Kennedy Half Dollar
The Kennedy Half Dollar remains popular due to its historical significance, metal compositions, and commemorative releases. Key factors influencing its desirability include early silver issues, special mint sets, and low-mintage varieties.
Collector’s Guide: What to Look For
- Where to Find Them: Kennedy Half Dollars are readily available at coin dealers, bullion exchanges, and U.S. Mint sets.
- Notable Features: Seek Deep Cameo Proofs, high-grade silver issues, and special finishes for premium value.
- Storage Recommendations: Silver and proof versions should be kept in airtight holders or protective slabs to maintain luster and prevent oxidation.
A Valuable Kennedy Half Dollar
Among the standout rarities, the 1964 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar is one of the most valuable, with only a handful of examples known. These Special Mint Strike coins differ from regular business strikes in their satin-like finish and sharp details, making them highly sought after by serious collectors.
Investment Outlook for Kennedy Half Dollars
The Kennedy Half Dollar remains a compelling investment due to its silver content in early issues, historical connection, and commemorative appeal. Collectors also seek low-mintage varieties and unique errors, ensuring steady demand within the numismatic market.
Key Dates and Unique Varieties
Collectors focus on several key dates and varieties of Kennedy Half Dollars:
- 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar – The only year with 90% silver, highly sought after.
- 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar – A low-mintage 40% silver issue, originally issued in Mint Sets.
- 1998-S Matte Proof Silver Kennedy Half Dollar – A special low-mintage proof with a unique matte finish.
- Notable Errors: Double die obverses, missing clad layers, and struck-through errors add rarity and value.
Design Significance and Cultural Impact
The Kennedy Half Dollar remains one of the most recognizable coins in U.S. history. Its enduring design and periodic modifications for commemorative releases reflect its numismatic legacy and deep national significance.
Why Buy Kennedy Half Dollars?
With its historical origins, evolving compositions, and collectible variations, the Kennedy Half Dollar remains a staple in casual and advanced numismatic circles. Whether sought for its silver content, special issues, or commemorative editions, this coin continues to captivate collectors more than half a century after its first release.
