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All British "silver" coins from 1947 onwards were made from a copper nickel alloy.
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What is half of a sixpence?
A Sixpence was a small predecimal British coin. Half a Sixpence was a Threepence, an even smaller predecimal British coin.
What is the slang term for a Sixpence?
The British Sixpence was known as a "Tanner". The Australian Sixpence was known as a "Zack".
What is the value of a 1488 British Sixpence?
The Sixpence was not introduced into the currency until about 1550.
What is the silver content of a 1902 British Sixpence?
All pre-1920 British Sixpences were made from sterling silver (92.5% silver content).
How much is a 2007 British Sixpence coin worth with a crown?
Good luck if you have one, but the last British Sixpence was minted in 1967.
What does GRI mean on a 1943 British Sixpence?
GRI (not "GRJ") on the reverse of the 1937 to 1946 British Sixpence is an abbreviation for George Rex Imperator.
Sixpence worth in 1805?
A British Sixpence in 1805 has the purchasing power of about £1.40 GBP today.
What is Sixpence 1949 worth?
The value of a 1949 Sixpence coin depends on its condition, rarity, and demand from collectors. In general, a 1949 Sixpence in average circulated condition may be worth a few dollars, while one in better condition or with unique characteristics could be worth more to collectors. It's recommended to have the coin evaluated by a professional coin dealer to determine its exact value.
What would be today's equivalent of sixpence in 1885?
A British Sixpence in 1885 had the purchasing power of about £1.80 GBP today.
How many Farthings in a silver Sixpence?
Both the Farthing and the Sixpence are part of the old redundant British currency. The Farthing was a quarter of a penny, therefore there were 24 Farthings in a Sixpence.
Is a British 1912 pence silver?
It would depend on which "Pence" you refer to. The British Penny and Halfpenny were made from bronze from 1860 to their last minting in 1967. The British Threepence and Sixpence were made from sterling silver from 1816 to 1920, and from 1920 to 1946, they were made from 50% silver.
Was there ever a bronze Sixpence?
The British Sixpence has never been issued as a bronze coin. The British Sixpence was first issued around 1551 and has been made from silver of varying quality until 1947. From 1817 to 1920 it was made from sterling silver. From 1920 to 1946 it was made from 50% silver and, from 1947 until its last minting in 1967, it was made from a copper nickel alloy. Depending on where and how the coin has been stored, a discolouration may have developed on the coin giving it a dirty gold, or perhaps a brownish colour.
