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6 Pence - George V
| Silver (.925) | 2.83 g | 19.41 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1923-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1932-1936 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Two crossed Shona wirework axes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
K · G
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
19 35
6
PENCE
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from Zimbabwe (then known as Southern Rhodesia) is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 2.83 grams. This is notable because silver coins were not commonly used in circulation at the time, and the use of silver in coins was largely phased out in the mid-20th century due to the rising cost of silver and the increasing use of cheaper metals like copper and nickel. The fact that this coin was made of silver and had a relatively low denomination of 6 pence suggests that it may have been a special issue or commemorative coin, rather than a standard circulating coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 544000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 214000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 380000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 675000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George V 1932-1936 coin.
