South Africa 6 Pence - George VI, 1937 – 1947
Information
Country
South Africa
South Africa
Currency
Pound
(1825 – 1961)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Pence
Year
1937 – 1947
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.83
Diameter (mm)
19.35
Thickness (mm)
1.3
Demonetized
31 March 1961
Description
6 Pence from South Africa. Issued from 1937 to 1947. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 19.35 mm and weighs 2.83 g.
- Obverse
- Portrait of George VI, King of United Kingdom, Great Britain, Northern Ireland and other dominions of Commonwealth from 1936 to 1952
- Reverse
- A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 6 lines
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Hern#S181; Proof | 0.2% | |
| Show all 18 variants | |||||||||||
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