The Countdown to Decimal Day ‘Sixpence’ Gold Layered Coin

Order The Countdown to Decimal Day 'Sixpence' Pure 24-carat Gold Layered Coin today for just £29.95 (plus £3.95 P&P)!

The day the country went decimal saw centuries of tradition evolve overnight, as we said a fond farewell to crowns, shillings and pence, and welcomed in a new era of currency – one that we still use today.

Few coins hold such a special place in Britain's collective memory as the Sixpence. First introduced during the reign of Edward VI in 1551, it remained a familiar sight in pockets, purses and tills for more than four centuries, becoming one of the nation's most cherished denominations. Worth six pence in Britain's pre-decimal currency, the Sixpence was far more than just everyday change. It became deeply woven into British traditions, tucked into Christmas puddings for good luck, slipped into a bride's shoe on her wedding day, and treasured by generations as a symbol of prosperity and fortune. Alongside these customs, it faithfully served millions in daily life, paying for everything from newspapers and sweets to bus fares and a cup of tea.

The final pre-decimal Sixpence issued under Queen Elizabeth II featured a beautifully detailed floral design representing the nations of the United Kingdom, making it one of the most distinctive coins of its era. Although decimalisation arrived on 15th February 1971, the Sixpence remained legal tender for a further decade before finally leaving circulation in 1980.

What better way to recount your memories of the money from ‘the good old days,’ than by holding one of Britain’s most iconic coins in our hands once again – but remastered more intricately than ever before!

This remastered and pure 24-carat gold layered 'Sixpence' design is a fantastic reminder of times gone by and one of the most important changes in British numismatic history.

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