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6 Pence - George VI

1947 year
Copper-nickel 2.83 g 19.41 mm
Description
Issuer
Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1947
Value
6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound (1932-1955)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19.41 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 June 1965
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#17090
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Two axes crossed splitting date, denomination below, name around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KG
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1947
6
PENCE

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George VI 1947 coin from Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King George VI, while the reverse side features a depiction of a traditional African hut and a tree, symbolizing the country's rural heritage. This design was specifically created for the coinage of Southern Rhodesia, which was a British colony at the time, and it has become a distinctive feature of the country's currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1947  5000000 - - - - - -

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