1952 Threepence George VI Nickel Brass Coin

Complete your King George VI coin collection with a 1952 UK Threepence - the final nickel-brass 3d coin issued during this reign.

These coins feature the classic thrift plant reverse by Frances Madge Kitchener, paired with Humphrey Paget's iconic uncrowned coinage portrait of George VI, who passed away on 6 February, leaving the throne to his eldest daughter, who would reign as Queen Elizabeth II.

• 25,494,400 twelve-sided brass Threepences were struck for circulation at the Royal Mint in 1952
• Though George VI died in February, Elizabeth II coins would not enter circulation until 1953

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