6 Pence - Charles III - Wedding Silver
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Description
This coins design is based on the 1928 sixpence design, dated 2024 and released as part of the wedding gift range. It is also available in gold.
There was also a 100 limited presentation coin in 2024 made of reclaimed silver.
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
Year
2024
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
19.41 mm
Weight
3.35 g
Face Value
6 Pence (0.06 GBP)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Uncrowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·
MJ
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Obverse Lettering Translation
Charles the Third by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
A modern design based on the 1928 sixpence, with denomination at the top and date at the bottom.
Reverse Designer
Quentin Peacock
Reverse Lettering
SIXPENCE
2024
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2024
Brilliant Uncirculated