| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Year | 1956 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1808-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Paul Vincze |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#17 |
| Obverse description | Coat of Arms (three lions passant guardant on a shield surmounted by a sprig). |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | S`BALLIVIE INSULE DEGERNEREVS |
| Reverse description | Guernsey cow |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | GUERNSEY 1956 THREE PENCE |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1956 - - 240 000 1956 - Proof - 4 200 |
| Numisquare ID | 2431969230 |
| Comments |