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.
A British Sixpence in 1805 has the purchasing power of about £1.40 GBP today.
A sixpence was worth 1/40 of a pound so it would be worth about $.04. (1/40 of $1.61)
Under pre-decimal currency in the UK, a shilling was worth twelve pence, and a sixpence worth six pence. The UK adopted decimal currency in 1971.
16.5 pence
Good luck if you have one, but the last British Sixpence was minted in 1967.
A sixpence is worth 0.25 GBP, so in Dutch that's 2.5 cent. There isn't really a word for a sixpence, as they never had that kind of coin. Also, the British sixpence coin was illiminated decades ago, so it no longer exists.
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.
The Australian Sixpence was first minted in 1910 and last minted in 1963. Australian Sixpences were not minted in 1913, 1915, 1929, 1930 to 1933, 1937, 1947 and 1949.
A "Tanner" is a British colloquial term for a Sixpence. A "Halfcrown" is Two Shillings and Sixpence. There are five Sixpences (Tanners) in a Halfcrown.
2.5 pence
$1.50
All British "silver" coins from 1947 onwards were made from a copper nickel alloy.