6 Pence - George VI (1948 - 1950)
Features
| Denomination | 6 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 36.1 |
| Weight (g) | 2.85 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.35 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.800) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1.74 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1961-03-31 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP
Description:
Portrait of King George VI.
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP
Description:
Portrait of King George VI.
Reverse
Engraved by George Kruger Gray
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA 1949 SUID AFRIKA
KG
6D
Description:
Protea flower surrounded by 6 bundles of sticks.
SOUTH AFRICA 1949 SUID AFRIKA
KG
6D
Description:
Protea flower surrounded by 6 bundles of sticks.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2,267,000 | Unknown | |
| 1948 | 1,120 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1949 | 197,000 | Unknown | |
| 1949 | 800 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1950 | 2,122,000 | Unknown | |
| 1950 | 500 | Proof | Unknown |