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6 Pence - George VI
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 2.8276 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Fiji |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1943 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1873-1969) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 2.8276 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Turtle surrounded by legend and date. Because of World War II, many of the mints of Europe could not produce and distribute coins for their distant colonies. This coin was struck at San Francisco instead of the British Royal Mint, so it bears the mint-mark "S" below the "year" in the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIJI
19 42
S
SIXPENCE
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George VI 1942-1943 from Fiji is that it was minted during World War II, specifically in 1942 and 1943, when Fiji was still a British colony. The coin features an image of King George VI on one side and a sugar cane plant on the other, which was a common motif on Fijian coins at the time. Despite being made of silver and copper, the coin was not minted for long and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 S | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 S | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1942-1943 coin.
