For anniversaries, the coins used were minted in the same year as their vowels were exchanged in 1963, the coins have stood the test of time just like any loving marriage. In Memory Jewellery 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. Dad, Husband, Boyfriend, Sons, Brothers, Grandads, Grandsons, Nephews, Uncles, Step-Father, Groom and Groomsmen.

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 It remained legal tender and in circulation with the value of 2.5 pence until 1980 when it was officially withdrawn.

Sixpence 1963 - British Coins Price Guide and Values

Outstanding quality coin tie clips made from genuine, highly polished Sixpences minted in 1963. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1963 and you are shopping for a 60th birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these tie clips make a very thoughtful and personalised gift. The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations. Our studio is based in the heart of Leicestershire which overlooks stunning views of the rolling countryside. Our dedicated staff takes great pride in the passion we have for our business and our products. We hope you and your loved ones enjoy our gifts as much as we enjoy creating them.

For the purpose of this article, we’ll be focusing on sixpence coins that were minted during or after the reign of Queen Victoria; an era that largely paved the way for the UK’s modern currency system. 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.Sixpences were originally supposed to be demonetized upon decimalization in 1971. However, due to public outcry, they remained legal tender until 1980. 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. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, Retirement, birth of a child, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals. In the Great Recoinage of 1816 the British Government made a massive attempt to stabilise the currency and the sixpence (with other silver coins) moved to a new standard – Sterling Silver, at 0.925 (92.5%) silver.

The sixpence coins of the Victorian era were minted in silver, resulting in them being more valuable than the later versions of the sixpence. That being said, there is a lot of variation in the selling price of this version of the coin and it is highly dependent on its date and quality. 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.

Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids. Values in the table above are expressed in GBP. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. The silver content of sixpences changed drastically throughout the 20th century, and this is summarised in the table below: Year Coin keyrings make unique ‘born in 1963 gifts’ or ‘married in 1963 gifts’. 1963 60th Birthday Gifts