Sixpence Values - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

sixpence

1801 to 1967

Values, images, and specifications for British

six pence coins from 1801 to 1967.

Sixpence coins continued in

to the UK era of British history,

and were circulated under all

monarchs, except Edward VIII.

The first circulation issue United

Kingdom era British sixpence

was minted in 1816, and the

last in 1967.

The United Kingdom sixpence obverse features the monarch

of the time, encircled by a legend describing their titles.

The reverse designs changed relatively frequently during this

period, and generally significantly on each change.

The UK sixpence composition remained at

92.5% silver, until debased to 50% silver in

1920, then changing to cupro-nickel in 1947.

6 pennies = 1 sixpence

= 1/2 of a shilling = 1/40 of a pound

We have also included coins from George III's

era prior to the formation of the United Kingdom

in 1801, as his reign was both prior and post.

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