Great Britain 6 Pence 1937 to 1952

These sixpence coins were produced over a span of about 15 years in a few different versions:

1937 to 1946: 0.046 troy ounces of silver
worn: $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $2
well preserved: $5
fully uncirculated: $10
coins dated 1938, 1939 and 1940 are slightly less common and catalog for $20 when fully uncirculated

1947 to 1948: copper-nickel, with 'IND IMP'
worn: less than $1
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: $2
fully uncirculated: $10

1949 to 1952: copper-nickel, without 'IND IMP'
worn: less than $1
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: $2
fully uncirculated: $10
coins dated 1951 are less common and catalog at $20 when fully uncirculated
coins dated 1952 are scarce and catalog at $110 when fully uncirculated

An astute CoinQuest reader named Mike points out that the design of the reverse changed in 1949. It is shown in our secondary picture. Value is the same.

Please remember to check out our Important Terminology page found at the top left in order to properly interpret the catalog values used on this page.
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