The 50p coin, which will be in circulation before the end of the year, shows the new king without a crown and facing left.
The text on the new coin says"CHARLES III • D • G • REX • F • D • 5 POUNDS • 2022," a shortening of the Latin"King Charles III, by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith," the BBC reported.
A display of coins showing the five versions of Queen Elizabeth II's head used over her lifetime, and the new King Charles III's head on a new 50 pence coin "Although technology has progressed, we continue to honour British craftsmanship passed down through the centuries," said Anne Jessopp, chief executive at the Royal Mint.
The Royal Mint will also release a commemorative £5 Crown — a coin intended as a souvenir or collector item that is not generally accepted for use — featuring images of Queen Elizabeth II near the start and end of her 70-year reign.The reverse of a five pound commemorative crown piece coin featuring two portraits of Queen Elizabeth II held by an employee of the Royal Mint.
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