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Continue the famous ‘Stir Up Sunday’ British tradition with your family this year on us.

Traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday before the season of Advent, Stir up Sunday has become associated with the making of Christmas puddings across Britain.

Said to have been introduced by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, a sixpence was placed inside the pudding with good luck falling upon the person who found it in their serving.

So either gather round the mixing bowl and take turns to make a wish, keep as a keepsake with our warm wishes or gift this lucky sixpence to your loved one.

Free Christmas Lucky Sixpence

SIXPENCECOIN

Christmas Lucky Sixpence

£2.49
Relive the magical 'Stir Up Sunday' Christmas tradition this year with this lucky sixpence - FREE with every coin purchase while stocks last.

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First struck in 1551 in the reign of Edward VI, the sixpence quickly became a popular coin in British histiry and tradition. Nicknamed a 'tanner' it became a symbol of good luck and gave rise to traditions including placing in a bride's show on her wedding day and adding to Christmas puddings on Stir Up Sunday. Enjoy this free lucky sixpence with every order as a gift during the festive season from our family to yours - while stocks last.
• Circulating quality sixpence coins with various dates
• Presented in red velvet EIC pouch

Product Detail

First struck in 1551 in the reign of Edward VI, the sixpence quickly became a popular coin in British histiry and tradition. Nicknamed a 'tanner' it became a symbol of good luck and gave rise to traditions including placing in a bride's show on her wedding day and adding to Christmas puddings on Stir Up Sunday. Enjoy this free lucky sixpence with every order as a gift during the festive season from our family to yours - while stocks last.
• Circulating quality sixpence coins with various dates
• Presented in red velvet EIC pouch

Specification

  • Alloy

    Cupro Nickel

  • Denomination

    Sixpence

  • Weight

    Approx. 2.83g (+/-)

  • Authority

    United Kingdom

  • Diameter

    Approx. 19.30mm (+/-)

  • Edge

    Milled

  • Issue limit

    N/A

  • Total Mintage

    N/A

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Lucky Sixpence

The sixpence circulated until 1980 in the United Kingdom. Introduced in the reign of King Edward VI in 1551 it was made from silver until 1947.

Considered a token of good luck, the sixpence today remains part of British traditions especially at weddings, christenings and Christmas.

From placing a sixpence in the shoe of a new bride to wish good fortune, to gifting to a new baby to bring good luck, the sixpence is still regarded a the most loved and missed British coins.
The traditional of putting a sixpence in to a Christmas pudding is thought to have been first introduced during Victorian times. Known as 'Stir Up Sunday', typically recognised as the last Sunday before Advent, families would join together to stir the pudding, each making a wish and adding the coin to the mixture.

It was said the person who found the coin in their pudding on Christmas day would receive good luck all year. Today, we honour this interesting idea but suggest rather to gift the coin to a loved one than risk swallowing the coin or damaging your tooth.

Featuring various designs and year dates this lucky sixpence will be shipped free with orders received while stocks last.

Presented in a red velvet pouch with small card, carry on the tradition of gifting this lucky coin as a symbol of good fortune or carefully add to your own pudding recipe during this festive season.

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