Halves: Kennedy (1964 - Now) Auctions
The Kennedy half dollar was first produced in 1964 with 90% silver in coinage composition. The silver content was however lowered to 40% in the following years and in 1971, the coinage composition of Kennedy half dollar was finalized with the complete elimination of the silver. The Kennedy half dollar was included in silver proof sets which were produced in 1992 and it had the same composition as the coins of 1964.
