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1940 Sixpence George VI Proof (1st coinage)

George VI 1st coinage

1940United KingdomProof

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Denomination

Sixpence

Melt Value

£1.76

Silver priceNo catalogue price recordedHow we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

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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:£1.76 at £1.24/g, 6 Nov 2026

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Features & Details

RoundSilver (.500)

Value source:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)

Versions of the 1940 George VI Sixpence

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Circulation1st coinage
£3.47
Mintage 20,875,100
1940 Sixpence George VI (1st coinage)
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Proof1st coinage
£1.76
Mintage —
1940 Sixpence George VI Proof (1st coinage) (this page)

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