1976 Half Dollar Value
A worn 1976 half dollar is worth its face value, 50¢.
Uncirculated ones bring $2–5, and a certified MS65 brings $15–30.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-D | 287,565,248 | 50¢ (face) | $2–5 | $15–30 |
| 1976 (no mint mark) | 234,308,000 | 50¢ (face) | $2–5 | $18–35 |
| 1976-S (40% silver) | 11,000,000 | $8.86 | $10–15 | $18–30 |
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
- 40% silver overall (silver-clad layers over a silver-copper core), 11.5 grams, 0.14792 troy oz of silver, worth $8.86 today
Varieties and errors to check
40% silver collector coins
Look for: An S mint mark and no copper stripe on the edge.
Only the San Francisco collector coins are silver.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1976-D | For circulation | 287,565,248 |
| 1976 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 234,308,000 |
| 1976-S | Proof (collector) | 7,059,099 |
| 1976-S (40% silver) | Collector set, 40% silver | 11,000,000 |
| 1976-S | Proof (collector) — silver | 4,000,000 |
Questions
Is a 1976 half dollar silver?
Only the San Francisco (S) collector coins sold in special sets are 40% silver. 1976 coins from circulation are copper-nickel clad. Look at the edge: a copper stripe means it is not silver.
Which 1976 half dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1976 (no mint mark) is worth the most, about $18–35 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1976 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 1976 half dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1976: 1976 dollar, 1976 quarter, 1976 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.