THE first ever coin featuring King Charles III will start appearing in people’s change from today. The 50p officially enters circulation and will be available from Post Offices around the UK.…
In keeping with tradition, the King’s portrait faces to the left – in the opposite direction to the late Queen.That's because Kings are not often depicted wearing a crown on coins - whereas Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had one.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for coin collectors to add to their collections, or start one for the first time. “The Royal Mint has been trusted to make coins bearing the monarch’s effigy for over 1,100 years and we are proud to continue this tradition into the reign of King Charles III.” The Post Office’s Aldwych branch in central London, near Clarence House, is among the locations getting the new coins.If you want to get hold of one it could be worth calling your local branch to ask.Nick Read, chief executive of the Post Office said: “It is a tremendous honour for the Post Office and for postmasters that the first coinage featuring King Charles III is being released into circulation via our extensive branch network.
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