Coins for collectors - Circulated British 1958 Sixpence / Six pence 6p Coin / Great Britain

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Despite being taken out of circulation after the decimalisation of the UK’s currency system, the sixpence is still commonly used in British culture for various celebrations. The most well-known of which is during weddings. Are you or your partner, husband, friend or relative celebrating 60 years of marriage? Show them how much you love them with these personalised coin cufflinks, which make a wonderful Wedding Anniversary gift. In Memory Cufflinks Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids and of course friends. For the purpose of this article, we’ll be focusing on sixpence coins that were minted during or after the reign of Queen Victoria; an era that largely paved the way for the UK’s modern currency system.

In 2016, the Royal Mint began minting legal tender decimal sixpence coins in silver, [13] intended to be bought as Christmas presents. [14] These coins are heavier than the pre-1970 sixpence (3.35 grams instead of 2.83 grams), and have a denomination of six new pence (6p) instead of six old pence (6d). The new reverse was designed by John Bergdahl. [15] Design [ edit ] Obverse and reverse of the 1787 sixpence, depicting George III The sixpence was first used by the British Empire in 1551 and has undergone several changes over the years. Remaining a key part of the UK’s currency system until Decimal Day, the coin was finally withdrawn from circulation in 1980. Despite this, the sixpence continues to play a part in British tradition and is involved in weddings and Christmases to this day. Apart from that the 1554 sixpence with the date below the bust is also considered to be very rare and collectable. Sixpence Silver Content The first sixpences were minted in 1551, during the reign of Edward VI. They came about as a result of the debasement of silver coinage in the 1540s, in particular the silver testoon, which fell in value from 12d to 6d. [1] The debased testoon was likely useful in everyday transactions, and it was decided that new coinage should be introduced with the express denomination of six pence. [2] The testoon decreased in value because, unlike today, the value of coins was determined by the market value of the metal they contained, and during the reign of Henry VIII the purity of silver in coinage had fallen significantly. Are you looking for 65th birthday ideas? Or maybe an anniversary present? We’ve got the perfect keepsake gift for you…In 2016, new decimal sixpences began being minted by the Royal Mint as commemorative issues to celebrate Christmas; these coins have been produced for each year since, and are minted in sterling silver. We pride ourselves on our customer service and attention to detail that extends through everything we do. With a simple philosophy of freshness and originality of design, every product is handmade by our artisan team which means we are knowledgeable about everything we sell, can create custom products and can advise on the smallest detail, from design and material to finish and delivery.

The archaic slang "bender" for a sixpence emerged when the coin had a high silver content and could easily be bent, sometimes deliberately to create a love token. The expression "to go on a bender" (to indulge in a binge drinking session) derives from this meaning when one could drink all day in taverns for six pence. [30] Rev C F of FID between beads, D of FID between beads, I of FID between beads, I of SIX to right of bead;

The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.

Why was it called a Tanner? No one knows for sure but a contender must be after John Sigismund Tanner (1705-1775), who was Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint during the reign of George II and was the designer of a sixpence. The other alternative may be the word derived from a Romany word ‘tawno’, meaning small thing. As with many traditions in recent times, fewer and fewer people are aware of it which was not helped by the sixpence being removed from circulation. The reverse design was relatively simple, with the words ‘SIX PENCE’ in the centre beneath a royal crown. The design is framed by an oak wreath that is tied at the bottom with a bow, the date of the coin sits at the very bottom of the coin’s reverse design. BY THE QUEEN A PROCLAMATION DETERMINING THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN FOR A NEW SIXPENCE COIN IN SILVER ELIZABETH R." Thegazette.co.uk . Retrieved 19 May 2018.

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