Some Kennedy Half-Dollars Are Worth a Lot of Money

Above, 1964 Kennedy half dollars and Morgan silver dollars. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When I had a strongbox opened at a Gallup locksmith's, I found a treasure trove of coins and jewelry. I also found some junk, too. The strongbox hadn't been opened for over 22 years and I had no idea what was in it. It belonged to my dad and it just sat in the closet. 

Items inside included about 20 1964 Kennedy half dollars, some were in uncirculated condition. These contain 90% silver.

Why I bring this up is that MSN posted an article on the Kennedy half dollar, stating some are worth a lot of money. They particularly focus on the 1970 Kennedy half dollar in uncirculated condition. 

The article begins with:

A commemorative coin minted by the United States government, the Kennedy half-dollar is a piece of American history. Part of its allure is that it's everywhere. You can find Kennedy half-dollars worth $5 or $10 in circulation. And you can find Kennedy half-dollars worth much more if you find one with a better-than-average strike.

The Kennedy half-dollar was first minted in 1964, to memorialize President John F. Kennedy after his assassination. The obverse of the coin features a profile portrait of President Kennedy, while the reverse features the presidential seal. It was printed until 2004 and remains in active circulation.

Here's everything you need to know about the Kennedy half-dollar. 

To read the full article, go here.