Half dollar searching tips... for beginners.

Hello all. I thought I would start searching some half dollar rolls since I finally found a bank somewhat close that keeps a steady supply of them. I'm sure there are plenty of other posts on this subject, but as I attempt to find them, I was hoping that I could get some helpful suggestions as to what I (and others) should be looking for exactly.
I appreciate any help on this.
Thanks in advance.
John.

 

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Silver!!!

 

Any dates after 2002 to now were not released for circulation. They were only issued in rolls, bags, and mint sets. I also pull all S mints, since they are proof coins.

 

SchwaVB57--I do not know if you are really smart or I am just really dumb (rhetorical question, I am not looking for an answer). I was not aware that the mint stopped releasing half dollars for circulation. True I have not seen many in circulation but I live a sheltered life and am rather poor. I figured that is why I never saw them. You learn something everyday.

 

Only available from the mint, in rolls, and/or bags if memory serves.

Edited to add: also available in mint and proof sets.

 

And in Mint and Proof sets

 

Yes, silver.
1964 and prior were 90% silver.
1965-1969 were 40% silver.

Although they continued with the 90% in 1992-present in the Silver Proof sets, and commemoratives. (non-circulating)
Please correct me if mistaken.

Edit: 1970D mint sets (halves) were also 40%

 

Correct

 

Add 1970-D Mint sets at 40%.

 

Yep, I forgot to add those. Thanks.

 

Thanks.

 

You're welcome and good hunting!!

 

Can anyone list the errors, or varieties to keep an eye out for???

 

NIFC business strikes can be found in MWR. I got a load of 2017's a few months back. All were in beautiful condition.
Other than that if you are Hunting halves be patient. You could get several skunk boxes in a row. Look for CWR too when you get a chance. Loose teller tray halves can be lucrative too. It's all cyclical.

 

74 D DDO is the only error listed by the Red Book.
There is a 66 or 67 without FG initials for the designer.

 

1982 D without FG, as well, right?

 

Here is a good reference site for Doubled Dies (DDO or DDR) and Repunched Mint Marks (RPM) with pictures to compare to. There are several other sites that can help you search for varieties or other 'errors'. Good Luck!
http://www.varietyvista.com/12 Kennedy Halves/index.htm
http://doubleddie.com/
http://www.maddieclashes.com/

 

One more that NGC has listed for varieties they recognize.
https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-varieties/half-dollars/kennedy-half-dollar-die-varieties-vscid-18/

 

1987P/D and S

 

Please forgive my ignorance Mr. Truble sir, but why are 1987's so significant? ...I've noticed several people save them.