The Australian and New Zealand Sixpences converted to 5 cents on their respective changeovers to decimal currency. The British Sixpence converted to 2.5 New Pence on their changeover to decimal currency. In Australia during the early 1960's, a sixpence could by a kid enough lollies to share with his little sister, that neither of them would eat their dinner that night and get a belting from mum or dad. Given the ravages of inflation, only the smallest item could probably be bought with a sixpence now.
The Sixpence (six pennies) came from the British currency and spread to many of the Commonwealth countries at different times. Since all countries have now decimalised, the Sixpence is no longer in use. Apart from Britain, there was Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa, Rhodesia, Malta and many others.
Half a Sixpence - film - was created in 1967.
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A New Zealand 1948 cupro-nickel Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $160 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $50 NZD. There were 2 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
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Sixpence GBP in 1966 had the purchasing power of about £0.31 GBP today.
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.
The exchange between a sixpence and American money varies widely on how well the market is doing. Currently, a sixpence is now only worth one U.S. penny.
Probably anything that you could buy now for a dollar.
It means to be very accurate when kicking the ball to somewhere. A sixpence is an old coin which is quite small. If from a distance you could kick the ball and land it on the sixpence, you would be very accurate in your kicking.
All years of issue of the New Zealand Sixpence from 1933 to 1965 featured the now extinct "huia", a species of wattlebird.
If you could get a soldering iron with sufficiently high power to make a hole in a sixpence, you would destroy the coin in the process. Try a drill.
A dollar could buy Candy Or a Comic booking now get the crap out of your home and buy you somethin
The British Sixpence was known as a "Tanner". The Australian Sixpence was known as a "Zack".
You could try eBay or a local coin dealer.
You could try eBay or a reputable coin dealer in your area.
It will probably say "sixpence" on it.... just guessing...