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1956 Queen Elizabeth II 6 Pence

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1956 Queen Elizabeth II 6 Pence

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The 1956 Queen Elizabeth II 6 Pence coin, engraved by Mary Gillick, and made of copper-nickel (75% cu, 25% ni). Weighing 2.83 grams, with a diameter of 19.3 mm, and a thickness of 1 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.

The obverse is young laureate portrait of queen elizabeth ii right, legend around. note: no 'britt:omn'. It reads “ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA +”. The reverse is tudor rose, shamrock, thistle and leek aligned in a cross, legend above, denomination and date below. It reads “FID· DEF· E·F C·T SIX PENCE·1967”.

Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Edge
Reeded
Designer
Mary Gillick
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1956 Queen Elizabeth II 6 Pence made of?
The 1956 Queen Elizabeth II 6 Pence is made of copper-nickel (75% cu, 25% ni), weighs 2.83 grams, measures 19.3 mm in diameter.
How many people collect the 1956 Queen Elizabeth II 6 Pence?
60 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1956 Queen Elizabeth II 6 Pence in their collection.

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