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.
ha-pennies (slang for half-pennies) were issued for hundreds of years by several countries in the British empire / commonwealth. Please post a new question with more details including the coin's date and which country issued it. If there's no country shown, it was most likely issued by the UK.
Half a Sixpence - film - was created in 1967.
New Zealand only issued a Twenty Dollar coin in 1995 and 1997.
Yes. George V died in January 1936 but the coins had already been minted. The British West Africa Pennies that were issued and circulated had both George V on the earlier coins, and Edward VIII on the coin issued later.
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.
The Spanish have never produced a Sixpence coin. The Sixpence coin was unique to the currencies of the British Empire/Commonwealth countries, and in 1965, could have been issued by, or on behalf of any one of over 30 countries, territories, dominions or colonies.
The only British "pence" coin issued in 1816 was the Sixpence. You might see one in a museum or maybe a coin dealers.
A Sixpence was a small predecimal British coin. Half a Sixpence was a Threepence, an even smaller predecimal British coin.
It did, but not any more. The last Irish (Eire) Sixpence was issued in 1969.
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.
Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Frequently you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold. All British Sixpences issued from 1954 to 1967 inclusive are near identical. See the link below for a 1956 Sixpence.
Sixpence
The British Threepence was first issued around 1550 and last issued in 1967. The British Sixpence was first issued around 1550 and last issued in 1967. The British Florin (Two Shillings) was first issued in 1848 and last issued in 1967. The British Halfcrown (Two Shillings and Sixpence) was first issued around 1526 and last issued in 1967.
A silver coin is traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding. It is taditionally a silver sixpence.
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.
Please check your coin. 1897 was the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee or 60th year on the throne. Sixpences were not issued as commemorative coins. You may have a Sixpence like souvenir token or medallion.
No country currently has a Sixpence coin, they all became redundant as each country converted to its own decimal currency. Prior to decimalisation, Britain and all British Empire/Commonwealth countries would have had a Sixpence in their respective currencies at some point in time.