6 Pence - George VI

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
Diameter 19.5 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique 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
Numisquare ID 6881266060
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