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The British sixpence (6d) coin, 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 King 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. | ||||
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Country | United Kingdom |
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Currency | Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) |
From | 1926 |
To | 1926 |
Face Value | 6 (x Penny) |
Current | No |
Material | 0.500 Silver |
Designer | |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 19.5000 mm |
Mass | 2.8300 g |
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