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King George VI Lucky Sixpence
George VI sixpences were minted from 1937 - 1952.
This first design (1937-1948) shows the initials GRI (Georgius Rex Imperator) surmounted by a crown. The metal used to strike the sixpence was originally an alloy containing 50% silver. However, in 1947 the metal was changed to cupronickel, an alloy of copper and nickel containing no silver.
In 1949 the initials were changed to GVIR and the inscription IND IMP was removed as the King was no longer Emperor of India. Because of the Korean War, which created a demand for nickel, no cupronickel coins were struck for circulation in the UK dated 1952. However, a relatively small number (1,013,477) of sixpences of that date were struck for use in the West Indies, and coins of that date were only occasionally found in circulation in the UK.
Each sixpence is sent in a cardboard packaging sleeve with PVC window to protect the coin during postage.
We have a wide range of dates available but cannot send a specific date to you and therefore the sixpence you receive may vary from the one shown.
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