Description
$1000 Face Value – 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars (1964 Only)
Constitutional Silver | First-Year Tribute to JFK | 723.4 troy oz Total Silver
At a glance: $1000 face value = 2,000 × 1964 Kennedy half dollars — the only 90% silver JFK year — carrying approximately 723.4 troy oz of pure silver. A wholesale-scale single-year position, it costs about 723.4 × the live silver spot price plus our best bulk premium, ships fully insured from Summit Metals, and is not IRA eligible (circulated alloy). Best for large-scale stackers who want maximum weight in America’s most recognizable silver half. Page updated July 2026.
Stack silver with American history. This $1000 face value bundle of 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars includes 2000 circulated coins struck from 90% silver during the coin’s landmark first year of issue — just months after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
Each roll offers approximately 723.4 troy ounces of silver and features the timeless Presidential Seal reverse and Gilroy Roberts’ iconic bust of JFK.
Quick Facts:
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Denomination: 50¢ per coin; 2000 coins = $1000 face value
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): Approx. 723.4 troy ounces total silver
Year & Mint: 1964 only – includes Philadelphia (P) & Denver (D) mint marks
Condition: Average Circulated (VF–XF); full dates and designs visible
Packaging: Ships in canvas sacks ($500 FV+)
IRA Eligible: No (due to circulated status)
Why Summit Metals?
Authentic 1964 U.S. Mint Coinage
Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping
Trusted Buyback Program
No Culls, No Replicas – All Verified Silver
Every JFK half dollar is authenticated by Summit Metals for weight, purity, and origin — providing peace of mind and historical value with every coin.
John F. Kennedy Tribute Design
Introduced in 1964, the JFK Half Dollar was fast-tracked as a tribute to America’s 35th president. Each coin features:
Obverse: Portrait of President John F. Kennedy facing left, inscribed with “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year 1964.
Reverse: Heraldic eagle with arrows and olive branch, encircled by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and denomination “HALF DOLLAR.”
These coins were saved by millions of Americans as a memorial — making circulated pieces widely available and highly stackable.
Why Stack 1964 Kennedy Halves?
Inflation Hedge: Value rises with silver spot price
Single-Year Issue: Easier to collect, track, and identify
Barter-Ready Size: Convenient 50¢ silver denomination
Low Premium: Close-to-melt pricing for serious silver stackers
Silver Content Reference
| Face Value | Approx. ASW (troy oz) |
|---|---|
| $1 (2 coins) | 0.723 oz |
| $10 (20 coins) | 7.234 oz |
| $100 (200 coins) | 72.34 oz |
| $500 (1,000 coins) | 361.7 oz |
| $1000 (2,000 coins) | 723.4 oz |
Based on the industry-standard 0.7234 oz per $1 FV of 90% silver half dollars.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins are counted, bagged, and shipped from our secure vault with full insurance and discreet labeling. Orders of all sizes are trackable from Summit Metals to your doorstep.
Secure Your Kennedy Halves Today
Invest in a piece of American history with this $1000 face value roll of 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars — a collectible and bullion favorite that honors a president and delivers true silver value.
Choose your quantity and add to cart today with Summit Metals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many coins is $1000 face value? 2,000 × 1964 Kennedy halves — approximately 723.4 troy oz of pure silver.
Why 1964 only? It’s the single year Kennedy halves were 90% silver — later years dropped to 40%, then none.
Is it IRA eligible? No — circulated 90% alloy doesn’t meet IRS purity standards; see Silver Eagles for IRA silver.
Which mint marks will I receive? A random mix of 1964-P and 1964-D.
What condition are the coins? Average circulated (VF–XF) with full dates and designs — not BU, never culls.
How is the price set? About 723.4 × the live silver spot price plus our best bulk junk-silver premium.
How does it ship? In canvas sacks, counted and weighed, fully insured and trackable.
Can I sell them back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
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