| Issuer | Fiji |
| Year | 1942-1943 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1873-1969) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 2.8276 g |
| Dimensions | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | 30 June 1969 |
| Reference(s) | KM#11a |
| Obverse description | Metcalfe bust of King George VI facing left |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR |
| Reverse description | Turtle surrounded by legend and date. Because of World War II, many of the mints of Europe could not produce and distribute coins for their distant colonies. This coin was struck at San Francisco instead of the British Royal Mint, so it bears the mint-mark `S` below the `year` in the date. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | FIJI 19 42 S SIXPENCE |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | S United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date) |
| Mintage | 1942 S - - 400 000 1943 S - - 400 000 |
| Catalog ID | 6881266060 |
| Comments |
