The sixpence was first used by the British Empire in 1551 and has undergone several changes over the years. Remaining a key part of the UK’s currency system until Decimal Day, the coin was finally withdrawn from circulation in 1980. Despite this, the sixpence continues to play a part in British tradition and is involved in weddings and Christmases to this day. 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. 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. Apart from that the 1554 sixpence with the date below the bust is also considered to be very rare and collectable. Sixpence Silver Content

Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids and of course friends. Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids.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. 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. They are also a sentimental gift also worn by thousands of nervous grooms at the altar with a year special to them on full display. 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’.

The sixpence, known colloquially as the tanner or half-shilling, was a British pre-decimal coin worth six pence, 1/40th of a pound sterling. 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?Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Father’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, Formal Balls, Proms, Christenings, Retirements, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals. William Henry James Blakemore (1871, in West Midlands Birmingham, England – 1945) was an English engraver, and medallist at the Royal Mint London. During his long career with the Royal Mint William Blakemore was the craftsman for the engraving of master dies for the Royal Mint London, and other Royal Mint branches, like the Royal Canadian Mint. He also engraved the designs for the first Australian coins of 1910.William Henry James Blakemore (1871-1945) was an English engraver and medallist at the Royal Mint London. 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. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, birth of a child, Christenings, Retirement, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals.

Dad, Husband, Boyfriend, Sons, Brothers, Grandads, Grandsons, Nephews, Uncles, Step-Father, Groom, Groomsmen and of course friends. 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.

1963 Sixpence at Rare British Coins

Outstanding quality coin keyrings 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 keyrings make a very thoughtful and personalised gift.

Most sixpences are worth more than this simply due to their collectability, and in this article, we will dive into some of the rarest sixpences of the 20th century. The Cultural Significance of the Sixpence Why was it called a Tanner? No one knows for sure but a contender must be after John Sigismund Tanner (1705-1775), who was Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint during the reign of George II and was the designer of a sixpence. The other alternative may be the word derived from a Romany word ‘tawno’, meaning small thing. 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. Sixpence – Queen Elizabeth II was a British silver coin that was first minted 1551 and virtually continuously until decimalisation in 1971. They are small coins, the last minted had a diameter of about 19.4 mm. 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.

Coin keyrings make unique ‘born in 1963 gifts’ or ‘married in 1963 gifts’. 1963 60th Birthday Gifts