6 Pence - George VI 1939-1942 front 6 Pence - George VI 1939-1942 back
6 Pence - George VI 1939-1942 photo
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6 Pence - George VI

 
Silver (.925) 2.83 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1939-1942
Value
6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound (1932-1955)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 June 1965
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#11982
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Two axes crossed splitting date, denomination below, name around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KG
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
19 40
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, making it a unique and valuable coin among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939  200000 - - - - - -
1940  600000 - - - - - -
1941  300000 - - - - - -
1942  1200000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George VI 1939-1942 coin.