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Suggestions on how to choose a coin
Please note that sixpences were not minted every year since 1551. These guidelines are intended to give you ideas, but there were many years when no sixpences were minted. Because of this, some of the suggestions may not work. If you do not see a sixpence you want in our stock lists please call or email us with your requirements and we will do our best to meet them
Some ideas . . . .
Use the year in which you are getting married
For example if your wedding is in 2005 why not go for a sixpence minted 1905 or even 1605! It will be 400 years old in the year you get married.
Similarly, use the year in which you met or became engaged
Match the names of the bride or groom to a monarch
A bit of a long shot admittedly but there are quite a few James, Edwards, Annes and Victorias out there!
Use the bride's birth year
After 1947 sixpences were debased to contain no silver, after 1967 no sixpences were minted at all so finding a silver sixpence for the bride-to-be will not be possible unless she is older than 57! So how about going back 100, 150 or 200+ years from her birth date. Go back a hundred years and you will find some magnificent Victorian coins.
Choose an event from history
Do you have an interest in history or a specific historical event? If so perhaps we can find a coin for you from that year. What about a coin from the year the Pilgrim fathers set out for America?
Choose a date that signifies your wedding day or first day of married life
If you are getting married on the 16th, 17th, or 19th of the month then we may be able to find you a coin that matches your wedding day, for example getting married on 17th March, then how about a Queen Anne 1703, or 19th of December would be a George V 1912
Maybe you are just a romantic
If so, take a look at the Edward VIII 1937 sixpence. It is a special limited edition in proof condition. Designed by one of the Royal Mint's top designers, it represents the triumph of love over adversity. The king who gave up everything to be with the woman he loved.
