2001-s Kennedy half (silver)

[dan53]

While sorting my halves yesterday I found a 2001-s kennedy (silver). Its definately silver and I am pretty sure its 90% silver. Does anyone know if they made any 40% 2001-s (silver)?

[SoFa]

I don't think there were 40%. I assume the 2001-s is a proof. That's what the Red Book shows (90% silver proof).

[Robarons]

Yup- think it was 1982 or 1983 when they stopped any production of 40% Silver and shifted back to 90%.

I found a 2004-S Silver proof once in circulation and it was 90%. As long as it has that silver band and look you scored well!

[silverflake]

Gang, 40% halves were stopped in 1970 (except for the becintennial specials of 1975-76). In 1992 the Mint started releasing proof sets containing 90% silver versions of the dime, quarter and half-dollar. You found a 90% silver proof (you lucky dog). A good investment would be the 'Red Book' which gives the specs for every coin for every year minted. Cool book. Congrats on the find, and here's hoping you find more!

[dan53]

Thanks everyone. I have two red books......a 2009 and a 2012. I see where it says 2001s silver and on the bicentennial it says "silver clad" and that the silver clad contains 40% (.1479 oz) silver. So in the red book "silver clad" is 40% and "silver" is 90%. I'm straight now.