1965 Kennedy 40% Silver Half Dollar BU

1965 Kennedy Half Dollar – Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) 40% Silver

CVC & Collectables presents the 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. This was the first year of the reduced silver content (40%) following the elimination of 90% silver U.S. coinage in 1964. With strong luster and clean surfaces, this transitional piece is an attractive example of mid-century American coinage.

Coin Highlights:

• Date: 1965

• Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)

• Denomination: 50 Cents

• Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)

• Composition: 40% Silver, 60% Copper (clad)

• Weight: 11.5 grams

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Obverse Design: John F. Kennedy by Gilroy Roberts

• Reverse Design: Heraldic eagle with shield by Frank Gasparro

• Mintage: 65,879,366

Historical Significance:

In response to a nationwide coin shortage and rising silver prices, the U.S. Mint transitioned from 90% to 40% silver in 1965. The Kennedy Half Dollar was the only circulating coin to retain any silver content, preserving its premium appeal among collectors and the public alike.

Collectibility:

As a first-year issue of the 40% silver clad series, the 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar holds added significance. Its BU preservation makes it a must-have for type collectors, silver stackers, and those building full date runs of the Kennedy series.