Notes: This is the first year since 1970 that the united states mint has issued a silver Kennedy Half Dollar. Be aware however that not all of the 1992 Kennedy Half Dollar proofs are made of silver. In fact most are not. Click this link to see the Stats for the Non-Silver Version of this proof coin
How much is a 1992 S Kennedy Half Dollar Proof worth?
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 75 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $3 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 1992, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
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Use the handy-dandy calculator below to find the real value of any kennedy half dollar in your collection.
Overall 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 |
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2014 | W | $105 |
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1995 | S | $82 |
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1966 | $80 | |
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1970 | S | $80 |
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2019 | S | $80 |
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1997 | S | $67 |
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1965 | $65 | |
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1969 | D | $65 |
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1970 | D | $65 |
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1964 | D | $55 |
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1967 | $50 | |
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1989 | P | $345.22 |
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1989 | $345,000 | |
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1989 | D | $345 |
| Image | Name | Mint | Worth |
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Hard to Find
What is the rarest Kennedy Half Dollar?
| Name | Produced |
|---|---|
| 2014 W | 73,000 |
| 2014 W | 73,000 |
| 2019 S | 99,000 |
| 2021 S | 319,000 |
| 2022 S | 319,000 |
| 2023 S | 319,000 |
| 2020 S | 336,000 |
| 2015 S | 387,000 |
| 2016 S | 406,000 |
| 2017 S | 406,000 |
| 2018 S | 406,000 |
| 2012 S | 445,000 |
| 2019 S | 460,000 |
| 2013 S | 467,000 |
| 2020 S | 521,000 |
| 2021 S | 521,000 |
| 2022 S | 521,000 |
| 2023 S | 521,000 |
| 2011 S | 574,000 |
| 2010 S | 585,000 |
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Are 1992 S Kennedy Half Dollar Proofs Silver?
Yes! Kennedy Half Dollar's produced in 1992 are 90% silver to be precise, and contain .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 1992 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 $7.53 less than the intrinsic value from silver content of $8.28, 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 benifits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth..
Current silver melt value* for a 2010 S Kennedy is $8.28 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $22.90 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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