1971 Half Dollar Value
A worn 1971 half dollar is worth its face value, 50¢.
Uncirculated ones bring $2–5, and a certified MS65 brings $10–15.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-D | 302,097,424 | 50¢ (face) | $2–5 | $10–15 |
| 1971 (no mint mark) | 155,164,000 | 50¢ (face) | $2–5 | $30–55 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Front of the coin, below Kennedy's neck, above the date. Philadelphia added a P from 1980.
What it's made of
- Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core), 11.34 grams
Varieties and errors to check
There are no widely collected varieties for 1971 half dollars. Condition and mint mark are what set the value.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1971-D | For circulation | 302,097,424 |
| 1971 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 155,164,000 |
| 1971-S | Proof (collector) | 3,220,733 |
Questions
Is a 1971 half dollar silver?
No. 1971 half dollars are made of copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core).
Which 1971 half dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1971 (no mint mark) is worth the most, about $30–55 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1971 half dollar?
Front of the coin, below Kennedy's neck, above the date. Philadelphia added a P from 1980.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1971 half dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1971: 1971 dollar, 1971 penny.
More Kennedy half dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.