| Issuer | New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Year | 1937-1943 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1915-1966) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | George Kruger Gray |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#9, Schön#9 |
| Obverse description | Crowned monogram with hole dividing date |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 19 43 GRI |
| Reverse description | Design reminiscent of the discoidal, flower-like carved stone heads of war clubs. Lettering around. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | TERRITORY·OF·NEW·GUINEA ·SIX·PENCE· |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1937 - Trial strike - 1943 - - 130 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 9396688310 |
| Comments |