1921 Sixpence George V (2nd coinage)
George V 2nd coinage
1921United KingdomKM#815a.1; Sp#4024
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1921 Sixpence George V (2nd coinage) is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1921 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 30,339,700 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £4.82, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 2.83 g and measures 19.3 mm across.
Denomination
Sixpence
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
30,339,700
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:2.83g
Shape:Round
Diameter:19.3mm
Thickness:1mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:1.42 g (500‰)
Melt value:£2.08 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1921 Sixpence (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 30,339,700 is the 41st lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.
George V Sixpence by year
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