1950 Sixpence George VI (3rd coinage)
George VI 3rd coinage
1950United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1950 Sixpence George VI (3rd coinage) is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1950 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 32,741,900 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £0.38, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1950 has not been priced separately. It is rated 1/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni), weighs 2.83 g and measures 19.3 mm across.
Denomination
Sixpence
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
32,741,900
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 type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1950 Sixpence (George VI) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 32,741,900 is the 42nd lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1950 George VI Sixpence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Sixpence George VI (3rd coinage) (this page) | Circulation | 3rd coinage | 32,741,900 | £0.38Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1950 Sixpence George VI Proof (3rd coinage) | Proof | 3rd coinage | 18,000 | — |
| 1950 Sixpence George VI Proof (3rd coinage) | Proof | 3rd coinage | 4 | — |
George VI Sixpence by year
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