1956 Sixpence Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN') – reverse

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1956 Sixpence Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN')

Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'

1956United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.38 in circulated condition. 109,841,500 were minted, the 57th lowest of any circulation Sixpence.

Denomination

Sixpence

Estimated Value

£0.38

Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

109,841,500

Physical Properties

Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Weight:2.83g

Shape:Round

Diameter:19.3mm

Thickness:1mm

Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)

Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

Features & Details

RoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine

Value date:26 Sep 2026

Is the 1956 Sixpence (Elizabeth II) rare?

57th/ 66

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Its circulation mintage of 109,841,500 is the 57th lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.

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