1963 British Uncirculated Sixpence 6d Pre Decimal Coin

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Silver Sixpences (half a shilling) have been minted since 1551, in the reign of Edward VI, and were minted by every British Monarch since then. The sixpence originally appeared due to the debasement of silver coinage prior to 1551. Outstanding quality coin tie clips made from genuine, highly polished Sixpences minted in 1963. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1963 and you are shopping for a 60th birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these tie clips make a very thoughtful and personalised gift. Are you looking for 60th birthday ideas? Or maybe an anniversary present? We’ve got the perfect keepsake gift for you… The mintage for this year was around 1 million, which isn’t particularly small but it is still interesting to come across these coins in the UK given their circulating origin. These keyrings have been skilfully handmade from vintage 1963 Sixpence coins perfect for a 60th birthday gift for him, 60th birthday gift for her or a 60th Anniversary gift.

The first sixpence to be minted under her reign was the ‘Young Head Victoria’ sixpence which featured her portrait as a young woman on the obverse with ribbons tied in her hair. Despite being taken out of circulation after the decimalisation of the UK’s currency system, the sixpence is still commonly used in British culture for various celebrations. The most well-known of which is during weddings. Values in the table above are expressed in GBP. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. During its time, the coin was worth the equivalent of six pennies, but how much is a sixpence worth today? Before decimalisation, there were 20 shillings to the pound and 12 pennies to the shilling. This means in today’s money a sixpence would be worth 1/40 of a pound sterling, or 2.5 new pence. We pride ourselves on our customer service and attention to detail that extends through everything we do. With a simple philosophy of freshness and originality of design, every product is handmade by our artisan team which means we are knowledgeable about everything we sell, can create custom products and can advise on the smallest detail, from design and material to finish and delivery.Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids and of course friends.

Apart from that the 1554 sixpence with the date below the bust is also considered to be very rare and collectable. Sixpence Silver Content These tie clips ‘aka’ tie bars have been skilfully handmade from vintage 1963 Sixpence coins perfect for a 60th birthday gift for him or a 60th Anniversary gift for your husband or wife. Coin keyrings make unique ‘born in 1963 gifts’ or ‘married in 1963 gifts’. 1963 60th Birthday Gifts

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As with many traditions in recent times, fewer and fewer people are aware of it which was not helped by the sixpence being removed from circulation. The sixpence coins of the Victorian era were minted in silver, resulting in them being more valuable than the later versions of the sixpence. That being said, there is a lot of variation in the selling price of this version of the coin and it is highly dependent on its date and quality. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, birth of a child, Christenings, Retirement, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals. The silver content of sixpences changed drastically throughout the 20th century, and this is summarised in the table below: Year They are also a sentimental gift which are often given as personalised wedding favours. Why gift Coin Keyrings?

Are you or your partner, husband, friend or relative celebrating 75 years of marriage? Show them how much you love them with these personalised tie clips, which make a wonderful Wedding Anniversary gift. Memorial Jewellery – Tie Clips

It was a popular coin when in circulation and is now popular with collectors as it has a long history and many nice specimens can be obtained at affordable prices. The Sixpence coin was often referred to as a ‘Tanner’. Dad, Husband, Boyfriend, Sons, Brothers, Grandads, Grandsons, Nephews, Uncles, Step-Father, Groom, Groomsmen and of course friends. Whether you, or the recipient, are a tie connoisseur or you just need a clip to keep that pesky tie from moving and keep it looking dapper, these clips (aka tie bars) make the perfect ‘born in 1963 gifts’ or ‘married in 1963 gifts’. These tie clips are regularly worn to the office or to make a good impression at that interview you’ve work so hard towards.

For anniversaries, the coins used were minted in the same year as their vowels were exchanged in 1963, the coins have stood the test of time just like any loving marriage. In Memory Jewellery The Elizabeth II sixpence continued to be minted until 1967, prior to the decimalisation of the UK’s currency system in 1971. It remained legal tender and in circulation with the value of 2.5 pence until 1980 when it was officially withdrawn.To help keep the old traditions alive, the Royal Mint began minting the sixpence once again in 2016 to be sold as commemorative issues for gifts. There have been several versions produced for each year of minting, designed specifically for Christmas and wedding tokens. How Much is a Sixpence Worth Today?