Cryptocurrency Q&A What is the difference between a Sixpence and a 6p coin?

What is the difference between a Sixpence and a 6p coin?

Dario Dario Fri Feb 21 2025 | 6 answers 1421
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? What is the difference between a Sixpence and a 6p coin?

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Tommaso Tommaso Sun Feb 23 2025
The denomination has also undergone a change.

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Lorenzo Lorenzo Sun Feb 23 2025
John Bergdahl was the artist behind this new reverse design.

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Leonardo Leonardo Sun Feb 23 2025
Instead of being denominated in six old pence (6d), they are now six new pence (6p).

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NebulaChaser NebulaChaser Sun Feb 23 2025
This shift reflects currency modernization efforts.

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CryptoBaron 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.

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