🪙 About the 1965 UK Sixpence

The sixpence, affectionately known as a “tanner,” remained in circulation for centuries and was one of the most beloved coins in British currency history. The 1965 version continues the legacy with a clean, symbolic design.

Specifications:

• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

• Composition: Cupronickel

• Weight: 2.83 grams

• Diameter: 19.3 mm

• Edge: Milled

• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, inscription: +ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA

• Reverse: Four plants (rose, thistle, shamrock, leek) representing the UK’s four nations, all crowned

• Minted by: The Royal Mint

🕰 Historical Insight

By 1965, the UK was only a few years away from decimalisation (1971). This coin serves as a tangible link to a currency system that shaped generations of everyday life. It also reflects the stability and identity of Britain during the mid-20th century.

🧭 Collecting Note

Part of your eclectic eBay coin haul, this sixpence adds another chapter to your growing collection of Queen Elizabeth II-era pieces. Its traditional design and sturdy metal make it a lasting token of a slowly vanishing era.