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1. www.royalmint.com › shop › limited-editionsCoin Names and Their Nicknames: The Sixpence - The Royal Mint

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   First issued during the mid sixteenth century, the sixpence had a value of 2.5p following decimalisation (1971) and could be used until 1980 when it was finally demonetised. Commonly called the ‘tanner,’ it is included in our range of UK coins with popular nicknames.

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   • Diameter: 19.41mm

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sixpence_(British_coin)Sixpence (British coin) - Wikipedia

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   A silver sixpence in the bride's shoe is a traditional wedding gesture for good luck; customarily the father of the bride places the sixpence, as a token of him wishing her prosperity, love and happiness in her marriage.

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4. rarebritishcoins.co.uk › sixpence-coins-2Sixpence coins - the rarest and most sought after

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   Nov 9, 2016 · Introduction to Sixpence Coins. Sixpence coins have a fascinating history. Moreover, their varying designs and mintages make them a hot favorite among coin collectors. In this post, we will focus on the rarest sixpence coins.

5. coinparade.co.uk › sixpenceList of Sixpences - Coin Parade

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   Jul 12, 2024 · The Sixpence (half a shilling) was a British silver coin that was first minted 1551 and virtually continuously until decimalisation in 1971. They were often known as 'tanners'. They are small coins, the last minted had a diameter of about 19.4 mm.

6. www.retrowow.co.uk › old_money › coinsBritish coins: sixpence - Retrowow

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   • Origins of The Sixpence
   • Decimalisation
   • The Very Last Sixpence
   • What Could You Buy For A Sixpence?

   The first sixpence piece was struck in the reign of Edward VI. It was a silver coin. Unlike the threepence , the sixpence remained in circulation until 1980. The sixpence also remained a silver coin (or silver coloured coin).

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   The last sixpence was minted for general circulation in 1967. The sixpence played an important role in decimalisation. It was the smallest coin that had a direct equivalent in both systems. An old sixpence was 2½p. It allowed the old and new money to be used together for short time. The closest decimal coin in value to the sixpence was the decimal ...

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   The Royal Mint issued a 1970 proof set of the last 'old money' coins. The set contained a sixpence dated 1970.

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   In 1971 when Britain went decimal, a sixpence was worth around 30p in today's money (2023). Even in 1970, the year before decimalisation, a sixpence wouldn't go far. You could get these sweets and chocolates for 6d in 1970: 1. Cadbury's Toffee Buttons 2. Cadbury's Dipped Flake 3. Clarnico Mitcham Mints 4. Fry's Super Mousse 5. Mackintosh Caramac Mi...

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7. www.allcoinvalues.com › united-kingdom › uk-sixpenceUK sixpence coin values - 1801 to 1967

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   United Kingdom sixpence values. Values, images, and specifications for British six pence coins from 1801 to 1967.

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   What is a sixpence coin called?

   • Coin Names and Their Nicknames: The Sixpence First issued during the mid sixteenth century, the sixpence had a value of 2.5p following decimalisation (1971) and could be used until 1980 when it was finally demonetised. Commonly called the ‘tanner,’ it is included in our range of UK coins with popular nicknames. The ‘Tanner’

   Coin Names and Their Nicknames: The Sixpence - The Royal Mint

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   When was the sixpence coin minted?

   • The Sixpence (half a shilling) was a British silver coin that was first minted 1551 and virtually continuously until decimalisation in 1971. They were often known as 'tanners'. They are small coins, the last minted had a diameter of about 19.4 mm.

   List of Sixpences - Coin Parade

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   How much is a Sixpence worth?

   • Following decimalisation, the old sixpence had a value of 21⁄2 new pence (£0.025). In 2016, new decimal sixpences (face value £0.06) began being minted by the Royal Mint as commemorative issues; these coins have been produced for each year since then, and are minted in sterling silver.

   Sixpence (British coin) - Wikipedia

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   What is an old sixpence?

   • An old sixpence was 2½p. It allowed the old and new money to be used together for short time. The closest decimal coin in value to the sixpence was the decimal 2p. The Royal Mint issued a 1970 proof set of the last 'old money' coins. The set contained a sixpence dated 1970. What could you buy for a sixpence?

   British coins: sixpence - Retrowow

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   What is a Sixpence slang word?

   • A well-known slang word for a sixpence was a 'tanner'. A sixpence is worth 2½p in Britain's decimal system. It remained legal tender with this value until 1 July 1980. The first sixpence piece was struck in the reign of Edward VI. It was a silver coin.

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   What does a silver sixpence mean?

   • A silver sixpence in the bride's shoe is a traditional wedding gesture for good luck; customarily the father of the bride places the sixpence, as a token of him wishing her prosperity, love and happiness in her marriage.

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9. en.numista.com › catalogue › pieces129666 Pence - William III (1st bust) - England - Numista

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   Detailed information about the coin 6 Pence, William III (1st bust), England, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data.