1964 US Mint 90% Constitutional Silver Kennedy Half Dollars $10 Face Value Bag

The 1964 US Mint 90% Constitutional Silver Kennedy Half Dollars $10 Face Value Bag offers a convenient way to own genuine United States coinage with intrinsic silver value and an important place in American history. Each bag contains 20 Kennedy Half Dollars dated 1964, totaling $10 in face value.

The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar holds a unique position in the series. Introduced shortly after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, it was the first Kennedy Half Dollar issued by the U.S. Mint and the only regular-issue year of the series struck in 90% silver.

The First Kennedy Half Dollar

The Kennedy Half Dollar debuted in 1964 as a tribute to the 35th President of the United States. The obverse features a portrait of John F. Kennedy designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts. The reverse, created by Frank Gasparro, is based on the Presidential Seal and depicts a heraldic eagle surrounded by a ring of stars.

Beginning in 1965, the silver content of Kennedy Half Dollars was reduced to 40%, making the 1964 issue distinct as the only regular-issue Kennedy Half Dollar struck in the traditional 90% silver composition.

90% Constitutional Silver

Often referred to as constitutional silver or 90% silver, pre-1965 U.S. silver coinage combines recognizable government-issued currency with precious metal content.

Each 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar contained approximately 0.3617 troy ounces of silver when struck. With 20 half dollars in each $10 face value bag, the coins represent approximately 7.23 troy ounces of theoretical silver content based on original mint specifications. Actual silver weight may vary slightly due to circulation wear.

A Classic U.S. Silver Coin

These bags provide 20 individual silver half dollars rather than a single larger bullion product. This makes them an option for buyers looking to add fractional silver in the form of recognizable historic U.S. coinage.

Coins may exhibit varying degrees of circulation wear, toning, marks, or other characteristics consistent with their age and previous use. Individual coins will vary in appearance.

Key Highlights

• 20 genuine 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars
• $10 total U.S. face value
• Struck by the United States Mint
• 90% silver composition
• Approximately 7.23 troy ounces of silver based on original mint specifications
• First year of the Kennedy Half Dollar
• Only regular-issue Kennedy Half Dollar struck in 90% silver
• Condition and appearance will vary

Add genuine 1964 U.S. Mint 90% silver Kennedy Half Dollars to your holdings with a $10 face value bag.