6 Pence - George VI (1938 - 1945)
Features
| Denomination | 6 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 38 |
| Weight (g) | 2.82 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.29 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 6.94 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP
Reverse
Engraved by William Henry James Blakemore
Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
S
1942
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
S
1942
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 2,864,000 | Not Common | |
| 1938 | 250 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1939 | 1,600,000 | Not Common | |
| 1940 | 1,600,000 | Not Common | |
| 1941 | 2,912,000 | Not Common | |
| 1942 | 8,968,000 | Common | |
| 1942 D | 12,000,000 | Common | |
| 1942 S | 4,000,000 | Common | |
| 1943 D | 8,000,000 | Common | |
| 1943 S | 4,000,000 | Common | |
| 1944 S | 4,000,000 | Common | |
| 1945 | 10,096,000 | Common |