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6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
1959 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.49 g | 17.50 mm |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1918-1973) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.49 g |
| Diameter | 17.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#7830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Cacao beans
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
HP
SIXPENCE
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1959 coin from Nigeria is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on a Nigerian coin. This was a significant change from the previous coins that featured the image of King George VI, as it marked the beginning of a new era in Nigerian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 6031 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1959 coin.
