New King’s portrait revealed by The Royal Mint

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 >>

78 Comments

  1. Philip barrett on October 1, 2022 at 9:00 am

    When are they available

  2. Kim Holmes on October 1, 2022 at 12:41 am

    I really enjoy my collections with Westminster Collection and look forward to seeing the new items

  3. Sue Hayes on October 1, 2022 at 12:19 am

    I just wanted to know how much for the set

  4. Lianne Hamilton on September 30, 2022 at 11:26 pm

    They look beautiful

  5. Elaine Slattery on September 30, 2022 at 11:09 pm

    I have a similar collection of the late queen ? and look forward to additional collection of the new king

  6. Elaine Slattery on September 30, 2022 at 11:07 pm

    I am interested in the royal family and I am looking forward to receiving the coin’s

  7. Mr Stephen Thorpe on September 30, 2022 at 10:52 pm

    I would like to get 2 of these coin sets please

  8. Tracy on September 30, 2022 at 9:44 pm

    Hi I collect all coins and I will be buy for my granddaughter xx

  9. Graham Tickner on September 30, 2022 at 9:36 pm

    I can’t open my account as l closed it due to technical problems your end as we could not find the problems..
    So l have tried to order on line but can’t with out a account.
    So can l just ring & pay over the phone

  10. Dorothy steele on September 30, 2022 at 9:24 pm

    Please let me know when any thing else is available

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