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1940 Threepence George VI Proof (incl. Colonial)
George VI incl. Colonial
1940United KingdomProof
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1940 Threepence George VI Proof (incl. Colonial) is a United Kingdom Threepence coin struck in 1940 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). No mintage figure has been recorded, so it is not rated for rarity. Its melt value is £1.04 at the current silver price. No catalogue price has been recorded for it. It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 1.41 g and measures 16 mm across.
Denomination
Threepence
Condition
Proof
Mintage
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Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:1.41g
Shape:Round
Diameter:16mm
Thickness:0.95mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:0.70 g (500‰)
Melt value:£1.04 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)
Versions of the 1940 George VI Threepence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 Threepence George VI (with 'IND:IMP') | Circulation | with 'IND:IMP' | 12,636,000 | £0.49Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1940 Threepence George VI (incl. Colonial) | Circulation | incl. Colonial | 7,914,400 | £2.49Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1940 Threepence George VI Proof (incl. Colonial) (this page) | Proof | incl. Colonial | — | £1.04melt value |
| 1940 Threepence George VI Proof (with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | with 'IND:IMP' | — | — |
George VI Threepence by year
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