6 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - Silver
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Description
The six pence was re-stuck for the first time in 60 years in 2016 and has been included into the decimal system. It is available in silver and gold editions.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Years
2016 - 2022
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
19.41 mm
Weight
3.35 g
Face Value
6 Pence (0.06 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Silver (.925)
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·
JC
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
Crowned Royal Cypher divides the date with wreath below and denomination above.
Reverse Designer
John Bergdahl
Reverse Lettering
SIXPENCE
20 16
E II R
JB
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2016
Brilliant Uncirculated
2017
Brilliant Uncirculated
2018
Brilliant Uncirculated
2019
Brilliant Uncirculated
2020
Brilliant Uncirculated
2021
Brilliant Uncirculated
2022
Brilliant Uncirculated