3 Pence coin 1941

Description

There were two forms of silver threepence coins, a currency issue and a special piece for the Maundy Thursday ceremonies. Starting in 1937, nickel-brass threepence coins were introduced, larger in size (as an improvement to the uncomfortably small silver coins) and with a distinctive 12-sided shape. These were issued in parallel with silver threepences until 1945, then exclusively until decimalisation.