1963 British Uncirculated Sixpence 6d Pre Decimal Coin

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Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, Retirement, birth of a child, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals. Outstanding quality coin tie clips made from genuine, highly polished Sixpences minted in 1963. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1963 and you are shopping for a 60th birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these tie clips make a very thoughtful and personalised gift. For the purpose of this article, we’ll be focusing on sixpence coins that were minted during or after the reign of Queen Victoria; an era that largely paved the way for the UK’s modern currency system. Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids. Outstanding quality coin keyrings made from genuine, highly polished Sixpences minted in 1963. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1963 and you are shopping for a 60th birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these keyrings make a very thoughtful and personalised gift.

Sixpence – Queen Elizabeth II was a British silver coin that was first minted 1551 and virtually continuously until decimalisation in 1971. They are small coins, the last minted had a diameter of about 19.4 mm. We pride ourselves on our customer service and attention to detail that extends through everything we do. With a simple philosophy of freshness and originality of design, every product is handmade by our artisan team which means we are knowledgeable about everything we sell, can create custom products and can advise on the smallest detail, from design and material to finish and delivery.

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The sixpence was first used by the British Empire in 1551 and has undergone several changes over the years. Remaining a key part of the UK’s currency system until Decimal Day, the coin was finally withdrawn from circulation in 1980. Despite this, the sixpence continues to play a part in British tradition and is involved in weddings and Christmases to this day. Silver Sixpences (half a shilling) have been minted since 1551, in the reign of Edward VI, and were minted by every British Monarch since then. The sixpence originally appeared due to the debasement of silver coinage prior to 1551.

The sixpence coins of the Victorian era were minted in silver, resulting in them being more valuable than the later versions of the sixpence. That being said, there is a lot of variation in the selling price of this version of the coin and it is highly dependent on its date and quality. Whether you, or the recipient, are a tie connoisseur or you just need a clip to keep that pesky tie from moving and keep it looking dapper, these clips (aka tie bars) make the perfect ‘born in 1963 gifts’ or ‘married in 1963 gifts’. These tie clips are regularly worn to the office or to make a good impression at that interview you’ve work so hard towards. As with many traditions in recent times, fewer and fewer people are aware of it which was not helped by the sixpence being removed from circulation.These keyrings have been skilfully handmade from vintage 1963 Sixpence coins perfect for a 60th birthday gift for him, 60th birthday gift for her or a 60th Anniversary gift. In the Great Recoinage of 1816 the British Government made a massive attempt to stabilise the currency and the sixpence (with other silver coins) moved to a new standard – Sterling Silver, at 0.925 (92.5%) silver. Apart from that the 1554 sixpence with the date below the bust is also considered to be very rare and collectable. Sixpence Silver Content Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids and of course friends. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, birth of a child, Christenings, Retirement, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals.

The mintage for this year was around 1 million, which isn’t particularly small but it is still interesting to come across these coins in the UK given their circulating origin. Why was it called a Tanner? No one knows for sure but a contender must be after John Sigismund Tanner (1705-1775), who was Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint during the reign of George II and was the designer of a sixpence. The other alternative may be the word derived from a Romany word ‘tawno’, meaning small thing. Are you or your partner, husband, friend or relative celebrating 75 years of marriage? Show them how much you love them with these personalised tie clips, which make a wonderful Wedding Anniversary gift. Memorial Jewellery – Tie Clips

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Most sixpences are worth more than this simply due to their collectability, and in this article, we will dive into some of the rarest sixpences of the 20th century. The Cultural Significance of the Sixpence Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Father’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, Formal Balls, Proms, Christenings, Retirements, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals.

We’ve been making personalised, beautifully designed jewellery for both him and her for over 10 years. We like to design innovative products, which can be treasured by your loved ones for years to come. With every gift handcrafted using high-quality materials, you can guarantee each gift will be unique and bespoke to you. Each product is presented in a luxury gift bag or luxury gift box and comes with a 12 month warranty.The sixpence, known colloquially as the tanner or half-shilling, was a British pre-decimal coin worth six pence, 1/40th of a pound sterling.