When was the Queen Elizabeth II 3 Pence minted?

The Queen Elizabeth II 3 Pence was minted by United Kingdom from 1953 to 1967.

What is the Queen Elizabeth II 3 Pence made of?

The Queen Elizabeth II 3 Pence is made of nickel brass (79% cu, 20% zn, 1% ni), weighs 6.8 grams, and measures 21.8 mm in diameter.

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Spanning 1953 to 1967, the Queen Elizabeth II 3 Pence catalog contains 30 year-and-mintmark variants.

Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around. Note: with 'BRITT:OMN'

A Tudor portcullis and side chains with crown above, dividing value, date below.

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When was the Queen Elizabeth II 3 Pence minted?: The Queen Elizabeth II 3 Pence was minted by United Kingdom from 1953 to 1967.
What is the Queen Elizabeth II 3 Pence made of?: The Queen Elizabeth II 3 Pence is made of nickel brass (79% cu, 20% zn, 1% ni), weighs 6.8 grams, and measures 21.8 mm in diameter.