New King’s portrait revealed by The Royal Mint

By Alex | September 30, 2022 |

The Royal Mint have revealed the new portrait of King Charles III which will feature on UK coinage.

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The first effigy of King Charles III on a UK 50p obverse

Created by renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings, the effigy has been personally approved by His Majesty. In keeping with tradition, The King’s portrait faces to the left, the opposite direction to Queen Elizabeth II.

It will be used for the very first time on a range of coins paying tribute to the life and reign of the late Queen.

The new range was released at 9am on Monday 3rd October.

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Coin designs from the Queen Elizabeth II memorial range

This is the first time in nearly 70 years that we have had a new monarch on our coins. It is the most significant change to UK coinage since decimalisation in 1971.

The coins are available in several specifications including 50p, £5 and Ounce. Coins will be on sale at The Royal Mint until 31st December 2022.

Shop the first coin portrait of King Charles III here >>

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78 Comments

  1. Shaukat ali on September 30, 2022 at 8:45 pm

    R .I .P your majesty.

    Reply
  2. Peter fox on September 30, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    Email me when I can order

    Reply
  3. Jeffrey cooper on September 30, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    Can’t wait to see them

    Reply
  4. Vanessa lowe on September 30, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    God save our king

    Reply
  5. Colin Thompson on September 30, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    Very good

    Reply
  6. Colin Thompson on September 30, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    £5 coin please

    Reply
  7. Mary Clapton on September 30, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    Brilliant to have in my coin collection

    Reply
  8. Linda malyon on September 30, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    Could I order a set of 2023 coins please

    Reply
  9. Maria Hall on September 30, 2022 at 6:54 pm

    Fabulous and in quick circulation

    Reply
  10. Alan Goldsmith on September 30, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    Will the new King Charles 50p be part of the current 50p subscription please?

    Reply

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