Hello, I'm a numismatic expert with a keen interest in coins and their history. When it comes to the 1965 half dollar, there are a few different types that were minted, and the composition of the coin can vary depending on the specific issue.

In 1965, the United States minted two types of half dollars: the regular issue Kennedy half dollar and the special issue half dollar struck for the America's Bicentennial in 1965. The regular issue Kennedy half dollars minted for circulation in 1965 were composed of a copper-nickel clad composition and did not contain silver. However, the special Bicentennial half dollars, which were minted in 1965 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States, were made of 40% silver.

So, to answer your question directly: The regular issue 1965 half dollar is not silver, while the special Bicentennial half dollar from 1965 is 40% silver.

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Kennedy half dollar coins dated 1965-1969 contain only 40% silver and are known as 40% clad half dollars. The Mint's removing silver from dimes and quarters, and reducing the silver content of half dollar coins to 40%, heightened the hoarding of all 90% silver coins but especially the 1964 Kennedy half dollars.read more >>