UK 3 Pence world coin 1942 KGV

Century 20th Century
Type Coin
Issuer United Kingdom
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1937-1948
Value 3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni)
Weight 6.8 g
Diameter 21.8 mm
Thickness 2.6 mm
Shape Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 August 1971
Number N#1020
Obverse Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around, designer’s initials below truncation
Reverse Three-headed ‘thrift’ plant, denomination above, date below