Coins for collectors - Circulated British 1961 Sixpence / Six pence 6p Coin / Great Britain

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The first sixpence to be minted under her reign was the ‘Young Head Victoria’ sixpence which featured her portrait as a young woman on the obverse with ribbons tied in her hair.

Silver Sixpence coins were first minted in 1551, while Edward VI was King. Silver had been debased during the reign of his father, King Henry VIII, and the silver Testoon in particular found its value halved. The Testoon being valued at six pence however proved useful and popular. When the Testoon was restored to its original value during the reign of Elizabeth I, it was renamed as the Shilling. The debased version of the Testoon was then worth six pence, and would be officially adopted as that coin. In the Great Recoinage of 1816 the British Government made a massive attempt to stabilise the currency and the sixpence (with other silver coins) moved to a new standard – Sterling Silver, at 0.925 (92.5%) silver. Apart from that the 1554 sixpence with the date below the bust is also considered to be very rare and collectable. Sixpence Silver Content They are also a sentimental gift which are often given as personalised wedding favours. Why gift Coin Keyrings?

Are you or your partner, friend or relative celebrating 60 years of marriage? Show them how much you love them with these personalised keyrings which make a wonderful Wedding Anniversary gift. Maybe a keyring each would make a fitting 62nd anniversary gift for a special couple?

We’ve been making personalised, beautifully designed jewellery for both him and her for over 10 years. We like to design innovative products, which can be treasured by your loved ones for years to come. With every gift handcrafted using high-quality materials, you can guarantee each gift will be unique and bespoke to you. Each product is presented in a luxury gift bag or luxury gift box and comes with a 12 month warranty. To help keep the old traditions alive, the Royal Mint began minting the sixpence once again in 2016 to be sold as commemorative issues for gifts. There have been several versions produced for each year of minting, designed specifically for Christmas and wedding tokens. How Much is a Sixpence Worth Today?

The sixpence was first used by the British Empire in 1551 and has undergone several changes over the years. Remaining a key part of the UK’s currency system until Decimal Day, the coin was finally withdrawn from circulation in 1980. Despite this, the sixpence continues to play a part in British tradition and is involved in weddings and Christmases to this day. Outstanding quality coin keyrings made from genuine, highly polished Sixpences minted in 1961. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1961 and you are shopping for a 62nd birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these keyrings make a very thoughtful and personalised gift. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, Retirement, birth of a child, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals.

The reverse design was relatively simple, with the words ‘SIX PENCE’ in the centre beneath a royal crown. The design is framed by an oak wreath that is tied at the bottom with a bow, the date of the coin sits at the very bottom of the coin’s reverse design. William Henry James Blakemore (1871, in West Midlands Birmingham, England – 1945) was an English engraver, and medallist at the Royal Mint London. During his long career with the Royal Mint William Blakemore was the craftsman for the engraving of master dies for the Royal Mint London, and other Royal Mint branches, like the Royal Canadian Mint. He also engraved the designs for the first Australian coins of 1910.William Henry James Blakemore (1871-1945) was an English engraver and medallist at the Royal Mint London. It was a popular coin when in circulation and is now popular with collectors as it has a long history and many nice specimens can be obtained at affordable prices. The Sixpence coin was often referred to as a ‘Tanner’. Most sixpences are worth more than this simply due to their collectability, and in this article, we will dive into some of the rarest sixpences of the 20th century. The Cultural Significance of the Sixpence Values in the table above are expressed in GBP. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Coin keyrings make unique ‘born in 1961 gifts’ or ‘married in 1961 gifts’. 1961 62nd Birthday Gifts The sixpence, known colloquially as the tanner or half-shilling, was a British pre-decimal coin worth six pence, 1/40th of a pound sterling. Are you looking for 62nd birthday ideas? Or maybe an anniversary present? We’ve got the perfect keepsake gift for you… Despite being taken out of circulation after the decimalisation of the UK’s currency system, the sixpence is still commonly used in British culture for various celebrations. The most well-known of which is during weddings. Sixpences were originally supposed to be demonetized upon decimalization in 1971. However, due to public outcry, they remained legal tender until 1980.