1940 Sixpence George VI (1st coinage) – reverse

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1940 Sixpence George VI (1st coinage)

George VI 1st coinage

1940United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £3.47 in circulated condition. 20,875,100 were minted, the 28th lowest of any circulation Sixpence.

Denomination

Sixpence

Estimated Value

£3.47

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

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

20,875,100

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:£1.77 at £1.25/g, 7 Nov 2026

What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →

Features & Details

RoundSilver (.500)

Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine

Value date:26 Sep 2026

Is the 1940 Sixpence (George VI) rare?

28th/ 66

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Its circulation mintage of 20,875,100 is the 28th lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1940 George VI Sixpence

Photo: Numista
Circulation1st coinage
£3.47
Mintage 20,875,100
1940 Sixpence George VI (1st coinage) (this page)
Photo: Numista
Proof1st coinage
£1.77
Mintage —
1940 Sixpence George VI Proof (1st coinage)

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