I've heard the phrase 'all the world's a stage' and also about 'a penny for your thoughts', but what's the difference between a Sixpence and a regular 6p coin? Are they the same thing or different?
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Tommaso
Sun Feb 23 2025
The denomination has also undergone a change.
Lorenzo
Sun Feb 23 2025
John Bergdahl was the artist behind this new reverse design.
Leonardo
Sun Feb 23 2025
Instead of being denominated in six old pence (6d), they are now six new pence (6p).
NebulaChaser
Sun Feb 23 2025
This shift reflects currency modernization efforts.
CryptoBaron
Sun Feb 23 2025
These coins weigh more than the sixpence issued before 1971. 2. Specifically, they weigh 3.35 grams compared to the old version's 2.83 grams.