6 Pence - George VI (1948 - 1952)
Features
| Denomination | 6 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 21 |
| Weight (g) | 2.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1965-06-01 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
PM
Description:
Crowned bust of King George VI, left, wearing the Tudor Crown, legend around.
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
PM
Description:
Crowned bust of King George VI, left, wearing the Tudor Crown, legend around.
Reverse
Engraved by George Kruger Gray
Lettering:
KG
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1951
6
PENCE
Description:
Crossed axes (Rungu) divide date, the engraver's initials and value below and surrounded by legend.
KG
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1951
6
PENCE
Description:
Crossed axes (Rungu) divide date, the engraver's initials and value below and surrounded by legend.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1,000,000 | Common | |
| 1948 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1949 | 2,000,000 | Common | |
| 1949 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1950 | 2,000,000 | Common | |
| 1950 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1951 | 2,800,000 | Common | |
| 1951 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1952 | 1,200,000 | Common | |
| 1952 | Proof | Unknown |