Notes:
Not For Circulation
These coins were not meant for circulation and were never released in mass numbers.
Errors
In terms of errors there is nothing special to lookout for on the 2022 Kennedy Half Dollar. The usual suspects of Double Dies, Clipped Planchets, and Partial and Missing Clad layers are known to exist so be sure to look out for those.
Are 2022 S Half Dollars Silver?
There were silver and non silver proof 2022 S Halves issued. If you look at the reeded edge and see a ring of copper in the center the coin is not silver, if there is no ring then it may very well be silver. Silver halves will also weigh slightly more than other non silver halves. All data on this page is for the 90% silver versions.
Mintage Numbers
Please check the graph below for the exact mint numbers for all the coins in this series.
Fun Fact
The design for the Kennedy Half Dollar was created and approved in just 38 days, making it the fastest creation and approval of a United States coin to date. This the coin was first struck on February 11, 1964 roughly 2 months after Kennedy's assassination on November 22 of 1963.
Mintages
How much is a 2022 90% Silver Proof Half Dollar worth?
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $8.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $18 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 2022, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
What are your coins really worth?
Use the handy-dandy calculator below to find the real value of any kennedy half dollar in your collection.
Specs & Design
This coin has a total mass of 11.34 g, a diameter of 30.6 mm, and a thickness of 2.15 mm. It's edge is Reeded, and the coins are composed of 1971 - Present 75% copper, 25% nickel, 1965-1970 40% silver 60% copper, 1964 - 90% Silver 10% copper.
Designer: Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro
Front (Obverse): The front or coin obverse contains the profile of John F. Kennedy gazing to the left. The words In GOD We Trust and Liberty are engraved. Mint marks are located to the bottom center of the bust. The date is present as well.
Back (Reverse): Contains a bald eagle grasping 13 arrow in its right claw, and am olive branch also containing 13 olives. A shield protects the eagles chest. 13 stars radiate along lines stemming from the eagles wings. These represent the original 13 colonies. The words United States of America and Half Dollar are present and engraved on the reverse as well.
P, D, S, W mint marks are present on coins. The initials FG stand for Frank Gasparro the designer of the coins reverse.
Most Valuable
The most valuable Kennedy Half Dollar's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.
Image | Year | Mint | Worth |
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2014 | W | $3k | |
1964 | D | $115 | |
2014 | W | $105 | |
1995 | S | $82 | |
1970 | S | $80 | |
2019 | S | $80 | |
1997 | S | $67 | |
1969 | D | $65 | |
1970 | D | $65 | |
1964 | $55 | ||
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Are 2022 90% Silver Proof Half Dollars Silver?
Yes! Kennedy Half Dollar's produced in 2022 are 90% silver to be precise, and contain 0.3617 troy oz or 11.25 grams in total of .999 pure silver. Silver weight is measured in troy ounces. Troy ounces weigh about 2 grams more than the standard ounce. CoinTrackers has built a tool that will let you know if your coin is silver or not. The tool is called Is My Coin Silver?.
Coinage issued in 2022 will only contain silver if minted as a silver proof. Is your coin a silver proof or just a proof? Do they weigh more than other identical coins from the same year? If so they are likely 90% silver. 90% silver coins are much denser than the modern 90% copper 10% nickel blend the mint uses today.
Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:
This coin in poor condition is worth $3.1 less than the intrinsic value from silver content of $11.1, this coin is thus more valuable to a silver bug than to a coin collector. You will most likely find however that it is hard to get a coin for less than spot price. At least that has been our experience. Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benefits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth..
Current silver melt value* for a 1964 Kennedy is $11.1 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $30.70 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
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