The military produced Sixpence notes during various wars for the use of servicemen.
The British Military Authority Two Shillings and Sixpence note was issued from 1942 for the duration of WW2 and for the subsequent occupation forces. A British Military Authority Two Shillings and Sixpence note, in very good condition, might fetch anything up to £12 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to more accurately identify the note and make a valuation.
Sixpence GBP in 1865 had the purchasing power of about £1.62 GBP today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
The British Sixpence was known as a "Tanner". The Australian Sixpence was known as a "Zack".
For good luck in married life, a bride is supposed to have those things with her on her wedding day. Some versions also add "a lucky sixpence in her shoe." But good luck trying to FIND a sixpence; they stopped making them about 1970.
Sixpence GBP in 1733 had the purchasing power of about £3.37 GBP today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
Sixpence GBP in 1914 had the purchasing power of about £1.60 GBP today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
Sixpence GBP in 1930 had the purchasing power of about £1.05 GBP today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
Sixpence GBP in 1914 had the purchasing power of about £1.60 GBP today. Sixpence GBP in 1914 had the purchasing power of about $2.59 USD today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation based on current exchange rates.
A Sixpence was worth Sixpence in every year it was minted, which is why it was called Sixpence. This year being 2012, 98 years ago would have been 1914. Sixpence GBP in 1914 had the purchasing power of about £1.60 GBP today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation based on current exchange rates.
It will probably say "sixpence" on it.... just guessing...
Collin Sixpence was born in 1974.
Half a Sixpence was created in 1963.