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6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel | 2.83 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodesia and Nyasaland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1953-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1963 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1955-1964) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Leopard facing left standing on rock, legend above, date and denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
P.V.
1962
SIX PENCE
Engraver: Paul Vincze
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1963 from Rhodesia and Nyasaland coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, which was a short-lived political union between the colonies of Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland. The federation was formed in 1953 and lasted until 1963, when it was dissolved due to growing nationalism and desire for independence among the member states. The coin features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who was still a young monarch at the time, and its design was meant to symbolize the unity and cooperation of the member states. Despite the coin's symbolic significance, the federation ultimately failed to achieve its goals, and the coin serves as a reminder of a tumultuous period in African history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 2800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1963 coin.
