1946 Threepence George VI Nickel Brass Coin

Key date 1946 King George VI UK Threepence: one of the lowest mintage nickel-brass coins struck by the Royal Mint in London.

These distinctive 12-sided currency coins feature a symbolic sea-pink reverse by Frances Madge Kitchener, reflecting wartime thrift and resilience. Issued in the first year of peace after the end of World War Two, these 1946 3d coins represent a nation in transition as rationing continued.

• The obverse displays Humphrey Paget's classic uncrowned portrait of George VI
• From a mintage of just 620,734, the 1946 issue is the second-lowest mintage brass Threepence

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