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The sixpence (6d), sometimes known as a tanner or sixpenny bit, was a coin worth one-fortieth of a pound sterling, or six pence. It was first minted in the reign of Edward VI and circulated until 1980. Following decimalisation in 1970 it had a value of 2½ new pence. The coin was made from silver from its introduction in 1551 to 1947, and thereafter in cupronickel. Prior to Decimal Day in 1971 there were 240 pence in one pound sterling. Twelve pence made a shilling, and twenty shillings made a pound. Values less than a pound were usually written in shillings and pence, e.g. 42 old pence would be three shillings and six pence (3/6), often pronounced "three and six". Values of less than a shilling were simply written in terms of pence, e.g. eight pence would be 8d. | ||||
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Country | United Kingdom |
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Currency | Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) |
Sub-types |
Sixpence George III Sixpence George IV First Issue Sixpence George IV Second Issue Sixpence George IV Third Issue Sixpence Wreath (First Design) Withdrawn Sixpence Sixpence Wreath (Second Design) Sixpence Lion on Crown (Sterling Silver) Sixpence Lion on Crown (Debased Silver) Sixpence Oak Leaves Sixpence George VI (First Design, Silver) Sixpence George VI (First Design, Cupronickel) Sixpence George VI (Second Design) Sixpence Elizabeth II |
From | 1816 |
To | 1970 |
Face Value | 6 (x Penny) |
Current | No (demonetised 1980) |
Material | Silver |
Designer | |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
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Coin - Sixpence, George III, Great Britain, 1817
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: George III (1816 - 1820). Source |
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Coin - Sixpence, George IV, Great Britain, 1821
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: George IV, First reverse (1821). Source |
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Great Britain 1824 6 pence
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Heritage Auction Galleries Notes: George IV, Second reverse (1824 - 1826). Source |
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Coin - Sixpence, George IV, Great Britain, 1829
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: George IV, Third reverse (1826 - 1829). Source |
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Proof Coin - Sixpence, William IV, Great Britain, 1831
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: First wreath design (1831 - 1887). Source |
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Great Britain 1887 6 Pence
Copyright: smarty_marty24 Notes: Withdrawn type (1887). Source |
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Great Britain 1906 6 pence
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles Notes: Second wreath design (1887 - 1910). Source |
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Great Britain 1911 6 pence
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Notes: Lion on Crown reverse (1911 - 1927). Source |
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Proof Coin - Sixpence, George V, Great Britain, 1928
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: Oak leaves reverse (1927 - 1936). Source |
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Proof Coin - Sixpence, George VI, Great Britain, 1947
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: King George VI, First design (1937 - 1948). Source |
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Proof Coin - Sixpence, Elizabeth II, Great Britain, 1953
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: Queen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1970). Source |
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Great Britain 1952 6 pence
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Heritage Auction Galleries Notes: King George VI, Second design (1949 - 1952). Source |
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Coin - Sixpence, George III, Great Britain, 1817
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: King George III (1816 - 1820). Source |
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Great Britain 1824 6 pence
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Heritage Auction Galleries Notes: King George IV, Laureate head (1821 - 1826). Source |
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Coin - Sixpence, George IV, Great Britain, 1829
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: George IV, Bare head (1826 - 1829). Source |
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Proof Coin - Sixpence, William IV, Great Britain, 1831
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: King William IV (1831 - 1837). Source |
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Coin - Sixpence, Queen Victoria, Great Britain, 1838
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: Queen Victoria, Young head (1838 - 1887). Source |
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Great Britain 1887 6 Pence
Copyright: smarty_marty24 Notes: Queen Victoria, Jubilee head (1887 - 1893). Source |
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Coin - Sixpence, Queen Victoria, Great Britain, 1900
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: Queen Victoria, Veiled head (1893 - 1901). Source |
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Great Britain 1906 6 pence
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles Notes: King Edward VII (1902 - 1910). Source |
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Great Britain 1911 6 pence
Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Notes: King George V, first effigy (1911 - 1926). Source |
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Proof Coin - Sixpence, George V, Great Britain, 1928
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: King George V, modified effigy (1926 - 1936). Source |
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Proof Coin - Sixpence, George VI, Great Britain, 1947
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: King George VI (1937 - 1952). Source |
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Proof Coin - Sixpence, Elizabeth II, Great Britain, 1953
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: Queen Elizabeth II BRITT OMN REGINA (1953). Source |
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Coin - Sixpence, Elizabeth II, Great Britain, 1966
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: Queen Elizabeth II REGINA (1954 - 1970). Source |