What is a sixpence?
Q: What is a sixpence?
A: A sixpence was a British coin worth 6 pennies or 2 1/2 new pence.
Q: When was the sixpence first minted in silver?
A: The sixpence was first minted in silver during the reign of Edward VI of England.
Q: What material was used to make the sixpence from 1947?
A: From 1947, the sixpence was made from cupronickel.
Q: When did decimalisation take place in the UK?
A: Decimalisation took place on 15 February 1971 in the UK.
Q: What was the value of a sixpence after decimalisation?
A: After decimalisation, the sixpence remained in circulation with a value of 2 1/2 new pence.
Q: When was the sixpence taken out of circulation?
A: The sixpence was taken out of circulation in 1980.
Q: Is the sixpence still produced today?
A: No, the sixpence has not been produced since 1970.
