1951 Sixpence George VI (3rd coinage)
George VI 3rd coinage
1951United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1951 Sixpence George VI (3rd coinage) is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1951 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 40,399,400 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £0.38, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1951 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
40,399,400
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 1951 Sixpence (George VI) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 40,399,400 is the 45th lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1951 George VI Sixpence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 Sixpence George VI (3rd coinage) (this page) | Circulation | 3rd coinage | 40,399,400 | £0.38Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1951 Sixpence George VI Proof (3rd coinage) | Proof | 3rd coinage | 20,000 | — |
| 1951 Sixpence George VI Proof (3rd coinage) | Proof | 3rd coinage | 4 | — |
George VI Sixpence by year
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