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Sixpence Store
The sixpence was first minted in 1551 and examples of sixpences over 450 years old still exist! Would you like a really old sixpence or a newer one in perfect condition? Whatever your budget we have a sixpence for you. Click here to see the full range of sixpences.
A brief history of the sixpence
Would you like a sixpence from some special point in history or from a particular monarch? This section tells you a few of the events that occurred during each monarch's reign and some infomation about their sixpences. If you would like a very old sixpence please go to the
Special Sixpence
section in the Sixpence Store to see what we have in stock or email us and we will find the coin you want especially for you.
Wedding Traditions
It was believed that evil spirits lurked close to people during rites of passage (the marking of the end of one life and the beginning of the next) so it was very important for good luck charms and rituals to be employed to keep the bride and groom safe on their wedding day and to ensure their future happiness. Find out more here.
Wedding Links
Planning a wedding is a huge task, so many things to remember, trying to find the best provider, generally trying to make sure everything is just perfect. The more wedding professionals you can find the easier the task. In this section we have wedding links from around the World.
But I'm not getting married!
There are many reasons for wanting or needing a genuine sixpence coin, anniversaries, christenings or gifts. Click here to find out how to go about buying one of our sixpences when you are NOT getting married.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions - Most brides-to-be have never seen a sixpence and the vast majority of people do not know that sixpences have a history over 450 years old! We are providing a unique, personalised service, if you need to know more about how we can help you, check out a few of the questions we get asked all the time. If you still do not have an answer please email or call us.
