Guernsey 3 Pence - Elizabeth II, 1956

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Guernsey Guernsey
Currency Pound (1808 – 1971)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Pence
Year 1956
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.6
Diameter (mm) 21
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Pence from Guernsey. Issued in 1956. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.6 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms (three lions passant guardant on a shield surmounted by a sprig).
Reverse
Guernsey cow
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1956  240K € 0,61 € 1,30 € 1,90 € 1,90 98%
1956  4.2K — — — € 4,00 Proof 2%

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