| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1918-1973) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.49 g |
| Diameter | 17.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Cecil Thomas Reverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget |
| In circulation to | 1973 |
| Reference(s) | KM#4, Schön#35 |
| Obverse description | Crowned bust facing right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND |
| Reverse description | Cacao beans |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | FEDERATION OF NIGERIA 1959 HP SIXPENCE |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1959 - - 35 000 000 1959 - Proof - 6 031 |
| Numisquare ID | 1070346520 |
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