Coins for collectors - Circulated British 1962 Sixpence / Six pence 6p Coin / Great Britain

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Outstanding quality coin keyrings made from genuine, highly polished Sixpences minted in 1962. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1962 and you are shopping for a 61st birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these keyrings make a very thoughtful and personalised gift.

Are you or your partner, friend or relative celebrating 60 years of marriage? Show them how much you love them with these personalised keyrings which make a wonderful Diamond Wedding Anniversary gift. Maybe a keyring each would make a fitting 61st anniversary gift for a special couple? Obv 4 2nd A of GRATIA at a bead, I of REGINA to a bead, 95 small beads further from rim, incue line for eyebrow;

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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. William Henry James Blakemore (1871, in West Midlands Birmingham, England – 1945) was an English engraver, and medallist at the Royal Mint London. During his long career with the Royal Mint William Blakemore was the craftsman for the engraving of master dies for the Royal Mint London, and other Royal Mint branches, like the Royal Canadian Mint. He also engraved the designs for the first Australian coins of 1910.William Henry James Blakemore (1871-1945) was an English engraver and medallist at the Royal Mint London. 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 1962 Irish Sixpence coins perfect for a 61st birthday gift for him, 61st birthday gift for her or a 61st Anniversary gift. Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids.

Are you looking for 61st birthday ideas? Or maybe an anniversary present? We’ve got the perfect keepsake gift for you… 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. Obv 3 2nd A of GRATIA between beads, I of REGINA between beads, 92 large beads close to rim, no incuse eyebrow line; Outstanding quality coin keyrings made from genuine, highly polished Irish Sixpences minted in 1962. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1962 and you are shopping for a 61st birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these keyrings make a very thoughtful and personalised gift. These Irish Sixpence coin keyrings are handmade by expert jewellers with the following specifications:For anniversaries, the coins used were minted in the same year as their vowels were exchanged in 1962, the coins have stood the test of time just like any loving marriage. In Memory Jewellery The reign of Victoria was the longest of any monarch at the time and during her time as queen, the sixpence underwent several changes to reflect her changing appearance. 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. 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.

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Dad, Husband, Boyfriend, Sons, Brothers, Grandads, Grandsons, Nephews, Uncles, Step-Father, Groom and Groomsmen. Cecil Walter Thomas, OBE, FRBS, was a British sculptor and medallist. As a sculptor, he created many private memorials for display in churches and cemeteries and as a medallist was regularly commissioned by the Royal Mint. The reverse design was relatively simple, with the words ‘SIX PENCE’ in the centre beneath a royal crown. The design is framed by an oak wreath that is tied at the bottom with a bow, the date of the coin sits at the very bottom of the coin’s reverse design.

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, Retirement, birth of a child, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals. Coin keyrings make unique ‘born in 1962 gifts’ or ‘married in 1962 gifts’. 1962 61st Birthday GiftsTo help keep the old traditions alive, the Royal Mint began minting the sixpence once again in 2016 to be sold as commemorative issues for gifts. There have been several versions produced for each year of minting, designed specifically for Christmas and wedding tokens. How Much is a Sixpence Worth Today? Despite being taken out of circulation after the decimalisation of the UK’s currency system, the sixpence is still commonly used in British culture for various celebrations. The most well-known of which is during weddings. The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations. The Elizabeth II sixpence continued to be minted until 1967, prior to the decimalisation of the UK’s currency system in 1971. It remained legal tender and in circulation with the value of 2.5 pence until 1980 when it was officially withdrawn.