George VI 1936 - 1952

Choice Uncirculated.

Here we offer World War II 1944 Silver Sixpence in Choice Uncirculated condition. They are fantastic coins to see and own. But supplies are limited.

Here we present a small group of the 1944 King George VI Silver Sixpence on offer. We can offer the World War II 1944 Silver Sixpence in Choice Uncirculated or Gem Uncirculated condition. In either case they are fantastic coins to see and own. But don't forget that supplies are limited.

This coin was struck the year before the last silver Sixpence ever was struck, so the 1945 Sixpence is the Penultimate Silver Sixpence. It was issued under King George VI and just after the end of World War II. There is something about a coin struck in silver, they just look and feel great. These coins were put away in 1945 and therefore are in outstanding condition. We have them in the two highest grades you can get; this particular one is the Choice Uncirculated variant. We know you will love them.

In 1947 the Royal Mint removed silver from circulating coinage. So the 1946 dated coins were the last ones to be struck using silver. We have found a small quantity of the King George VI sixpence dated 1946, which is the last silver sixpence ever issued for circulation. The coins on offer are some of the finest you can find, here in Choice Uncirculated. A great opportunity to add the last ever silver sixpence to your collection in wonderful condition…

In 1947 the Royal Mint removed silver from circulating coinage. So the 1946 dated coins were the last ones to be struck using silver. We have found a small quantity of the King George VI sixpence dated 1946, which is the last silver sixpence ever issued for circulation. The coins on offer are some of the finest you can find, here in Gem Uncirculated. A great opportunity to add the last ever silver sixpence to your collection in wonderful condition…

The last Sixpence struck in silver. Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

One series that we feel is underappreciated is the George VI cupro-nickel coinage 1947-1952. The silver coins take all the lime light, yet the cupro-nickel coins in the high grades are the ones that are more difficult to find. Here we offer a small group of the 1948 King George VI Sixpence in Uncirculated condition. These were put away the day they were issued and are now 74 years old and in Unc condition. Get them while you can it is a difficult coin.

Choice Uncirculated.

1950 Sixpence Uncirculated

In 1946 for the last time ever the Royal Mint struck coins for everyday usage in Silver. Here we offer the Sixpence. It has taken a little while but we have finally enough of these last ever silver coins to offer to our collectors. All coins are struck in 500 fine Silver by the Royal Mint and are the last silver coins ever to be struck for circulation. All 1946 coins are in selected circulated condition.

High grade George VI 1937 Brass Threepence - Unc-BU.

By the 1930s, the commonly used pennies were rather unpopular with businesses, silver Threepence was also unpopular. So a new coin was introduced - a larger brass version of the three pence coin. The new brass Threepence was Britain’s first twelve-sided coin, which proved very popular and its design inspired the new £1 coin in 2017. Here we present the 1937-48 Threepence in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

By the 1930s, the commonly used pennies were rather unpopular with businesses, silver Threepence was also unpopular. So a new coin was introduced - a larger brass version of the three pence coin. The new brass Threepence was Britain’s first twelve-sided coin, which proved very popular and its design inspired the new £1 coin in 2017. Here we present the 1937-48 Threepence in Uncirculated condition.

George VI, 1936-52, Brass Threepence, 1941. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated with full lustre.

The Brass Threepence was first issued in 1937 and last issued for circulation in 1967. What we consider to be the Key date of the series is the King George VI 1946 issue. It has always been difficult to find in this country because, although struck by the Royal Mint, the coins were sent overseas for use in the Caribbean. We have recently purchased a nice group of these coins which grade in Fine condition.

Many of the King George VI dates of brass threepences are Scarce and difficult to find, as most of the mintage was sent to our colonies overseas. The 1948 Brass Threepence is no exception. I believe that most of them went to the West Indies; after all even during a war the population needs coins to spend. The brass threepence while a short series (1937-1967) is also one of our most popular series. The new pound coin is based on this coin. The 1948 brass threepences are in Fine condition and difficult to find, many date collectors are missing this coin.

The brass threepence was first issued under King George VI and there are a number of difficult or Scarce dates. 1950 is one of those. It was issued after the end of World War II and towards the end of the King’s reign. The coins are in Fine condition and if you know someone born in 1950 this coin would make an excellent gift. The bare head of the King on one side and the thrift plant on the other side.

The brass threepence was first issued in 1937 and last issued in 1967. 1951 is one of the scarce dates of the George VI issue. Each coin is in selected circulated condition and is of course scarce and difficult to find. It has taken some time to put this group together, many of the coins while struck in this country, were shipped overseas to help with a shortage of small coins.

The Brass Threepence was first issued in 1937 and last issued for circulation in 1967. One of the key dates of the series is the King George VI 1951 issue. We have recently purchased a nice group of these coins which grade in Fine condition so they are affordable to fill that gap in your date run.

By the 1930s, the commonly used pennies were rather unpopular with businesses, silver Threepence was also unpopular. So a new coin was introduced - a larger brass version of the three pence coin. The new brass Threepence was Britain’s first twelve-sided coin, which proved very popular and its design inspired the new £1 coin in 2017. Here we present the 1952 Threepence in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

By the 1930s, the commonly used pennies were rather unpopular with businesses, silver Threepence was also unpopular. So a new coin was introduced - a larger brass version of the three pence coin. The new brass Threepence was Britain’s first twelve-sided coin, which proved very popular and its design inspired the new £1 coin in 2017. Here we present the 1952 Threepence in Uncirculated condition.

Choice Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.