Country United Kingdom Denomination 3 pence Year 1960 Description Nickel brass /yellow color/ Period Queen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1967) Type of coinage Regular issue Ruler Elizabeth II Material Nickel brass Gurt Smooth Shape 12-gon Ratio avs/roar Medal (0°) Weight (g) 6.86 Diameter (mm) 21.6 Thickness (mm) 2.3