What Is the 1961 Franklin Half Dollar Made Of? The 1961 Franklin half-dollar is made of 10% copper and 90% silver. Its silver content is equivalent to 0.36169 troy oz. From 1948, the first year the ...
Of all the United States coins minted over the last century or so, it's my humble opinion that the Walking Liberty half dollar is the best looking. Unlike many other coins, the detail of its ...