Rhodesia and Nyasaland 6 Pence - Elizabeth II, 1955
1st portrait; Silver Proof
Information
Country
Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Currency
Pound
(1955 – 1964)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
6 Pence
Year
1955
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
19.4
Demonetized
1 June 1965
Description
6 Pence from Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Issued in 1955. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 19.4 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around
- Reverse
- Leopard facing left standing on rock, legend above, date and denomination below
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2K | Proof |
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