Sixpence, Queen Elizabeth II, Coin Type from United Kingdom - detailed information
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The pre-decimal sixpence (6d) was a unit of currency equalling one fortieth of a pound sterling, or six pence sterling. It was used in the United Kingdom, and earlier in Great Britain and England. The denomination had undergone several earlier changes in design, and was in silver until the first issue of King George VI was debased to copper-nickel after 1946. After the King's death, the reverse design with his royal cypher was replaced by this new type for Queen Elizabeth II, featuring the plant emblems of the constituent parts of the United Kingdom. This was the last type of sixpence issued for circulation; the denomination was abolished with the introduction of decimal currency. Sixpences continued to be legal tender for a while after the currency became decimal in 1971, with a value of 2 1⁄2 new pence, until they were demonetised on 30th June 1980. | ||||
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| Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Currency | Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) |
| Sub-type of | Sixpence |
| From | 1953 |
| To | 1970 |
| Face Value | 6 (x Penny) |
| Current | No (demonetised 1980) |
| Material | CuproNickel |
| Designer | Edgar Fuller, Cecil Thomas |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 19.5000 mm |
| Mass | 2.8300 g |
| Image | Details |
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Proof Coin - Sixpence, Elizabeth II, Great Britain, 1953
Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Justine Philip Notes: Queen Elizabeth II common reverse (1953 - 1970). 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 |