Sliver Sixpences

The sixpence first appeared in 1551and were in constant production until 1971, when decimalisation was introduced, the sixpence remained part of the currency up until 1980, with a value of two-and-half pence between 1971 and 1980. As with all coins from the early periods it was not minted year in year out.

Like all silver coins minted for general use in the UK, prior to 1920 they contained 92.5% by weight of silver between 1921 and 1946 the silver content was only 50%, and the sixpence changed to cupro-nickel from 1947 onwards, it is because of this silver that badly worn sixpences still have a bullion value, rather than a collectable value, you invariably see adverts for pre-1920 silver coins or pre-1947 silver coins with a multiplication of the face value. For example 10x face value, would mean for One sixpence piece, the company would pay you 25 pence.

The Sixpence has a history with superstition, it is believed to be good luck charm to the bride and groom on their wedding. The sixpence as a symbol of good luck still continues to this day. With some families having passed down the same sixpence through the generations over the years. It's also believed to be good luck to have a sixpence minted in the year of your birth, your parents or grandparents wedding, birth years, or some other important family occasion.

	Silver Groat The Groat was first introduced to the English currency during the reign of Edward I (1239-1307), but proved very unpopular, and so were sporadic in the years in when they were minted