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1962 Sixpence



The 1962 sixpence is the most common date in the series with a mintage just short of 45 million. While the number of bank rolls the date make it an easy coin to acquire in mint state, the notoriously poor reverse strikes make this coin somewhat difficult to acquire above MS65 with examples in MS67 being very scarce.

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Mintage
44,816,000
Reverse Designer
W. H. J. Blakemore
Obverse Designer
Mary Gillick
Size
19 mm
Composition
50.00% Silver
40.00% Copper
5.00% Nickel
5.00% Zinc
Bullion Value
$1.33
1962 Sixpence
Reverse

1962 Sixpence
Obverse

Valuation
Typical Handled: $2  
This valuation represents a typical handled example of the coin. Coins in better condition will command a substantial premium over the listed price. For example, an average 1911 florin is worth around $50, but in choice uncirculated condition is worth about $15,000! To view valuations in higher grades, please click here to subscribe.  

Current Auctions
Australia Elizabeth II - 1962 Sixpence Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $16 - $20
Lot 1699 PCGS MS64 9 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010

Glossary
  • bank roll - A common means of distributing coins where a bank would roll coins before distributing them to branches or customers
  • mint state - A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation
  • mintage - The number of coins struck of a particular designation
  • reverse - The tails side of the coin

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