6 Pence - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1955 - 1963)
Features
| Denomination | 6 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4 |
| Weight (g) | 2.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1965-01-06 |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
+ QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
+ QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Paul Vincze
Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
1962
SIX PENCE
Description:
Leopard standing on rock, name of country, date and denomination.
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
1962
SIX PENCE
Description:
Leopard standing on rock, name of country, date and denomination.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 400,000 | Common | |
| 1955 | 10 | Proof | Rare |
| 1956 | 800,000 | Common | |
| 1956 | Proof | Very Rare | |
| 1957 | 4,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1957 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1962 | 2,800,000 | Very Common | |
| 1962 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1963 | 800,000 | Not Common | |
| 1963 | Proof | Unknown |