sixpence coin meaning
Sixpence (British coin) The sixpence (6d; /ËsÉªkspÉns/), sometimes known as a tanner or sixpenny bit, was a coin worth one-fortieth of a pound sterling, or six pence. It was first minted in the reign of Edward VI and circulated until 1980. Following decimalisation in 1971 it had a value of 21â2 new pence.