© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
6 Pence - Charles III Gold
2024 year| Gold (.9167) | 5.59 g | 19.41 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 6 Pence 0.06 GBP = USD 0.08 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 5.59 g |
| Diameter | 19.41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#396454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Central Tudor Crown with flowers around, denomination above and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIX PEN CE
2024
QP
Designer: Quentin Peacock
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Dated 2024, the reverse design is based on the 1928 sixpence design and incorporates flowers symbolic of traditional occasions for a sixpence (the calla lily for marriage, the orchid for Christmas and the iris for christenings).
©The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Charles III (Gold) 2024 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of King Charles III, who ascended to the throne in 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is one of the first coins to bear his image, making it a significant collector's item for numismatists and royal family enthusiasts.
