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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
6 Pence - George VI
| Silver (.500) | 2.83 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1946-1948 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Australia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1948
Designer: William Henry James Blakemore
Edge
Reeded
Comment
0.0455 oz ASWInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George VI 1946-1948 coin from Australia is that it was minted during a time when the country was still undergoing a period of transition from the use of the British sterling system to the decimal system. As a result, this coin was one of the last to be minted with the traditional British denominations and was eventually replaced by the decimal system in 1966.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 10024000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 1584000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1946-1948 coin.
