6 Pence - Elizabeth II - with F:D: (1955 - 1963)
Features
| Denomination | 6 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 58 |
| Weight (g) | 2.82 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.500) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 3.75 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
+ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F:D:
+ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F:D:
Reverse
Engraved by William Henry James Blakemore
Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1956
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1956
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 14,248,000 | Common | |
| 1955 | 1,200 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1956 | 7,904,000 | Common | |
| 1956 | 1,500 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1957 | 13,752,000 | Common | |
| 1957 | 1,256 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1958 | 17,944,000 | Common | |
| 1958 | 1,506 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1959 | 11,728,000 | Common | |
| 1959 | 1,506 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1960 | 18,592,000 | Common | |
| 1960 | 1,509 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1961 | 9,152,000 | Very Common | |
| 1961 | 1,506 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1962 | 44,816,000 | Very Common | |
| 1962 | 2,016 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1963 | 25,056,000 | Very Common | |
| 1963 | 5,042 | Proof | Not Common |