1949 Threepence George VI Nickel Brass Coin

Key date 1949 UK Threepence: the lowest mintage nickel-brass 3d issued for circulation by the Royal Mint - part of a mintage of 464,000.

These coins feature the classic thrift plant design by Frances Madge Kitchener, paired with Humphrey Paget's uncrowned portrait of King George VI. In this year, the obverse inscription was modified slightly, omitting the words IND: IMP or Emperor of India.

• The title was abolished in 1947 after India gained its independence from British rule
• These twelve-sided 1949 Threepences are the stand-out rarity in the series

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