A new series of UK coins will be released at the end of the year to celebrate the new monarch and his passion for nature. The tails side of every coin from 1p to £2 will feature the country’s flora and fauna, with King Charles III’s portrait on every coin. Despite the declining popularity of coins, the new set will still be required as cash remains essential for many people. The old coins will still be valid for use, but the new designs mark the final chapter of King Charles’ transition onto coinage.
The Royal Mint believes that, despite the declining popularity of coins, they remain an essential part of the country’s heritage. The Mint noted that a significant proportion of the population is still reliant on cash. The design of this new set of coins is particularly significant as it reflects King Charles’ commitment to the conservation of the natural world.
The new coins are called ‘definitives,’ featuring the standard designs seen on most official currency, which do not change for years or even decades. The previous set was introduced under Queen Elizabeth II in 2008 and remains in circulation, with 29 billion coins currently in use. The new designs are meant to show the importance of the natural world, with flora and fauna found across the UK.
The coins follow centuries of tradition, with the monarch facing the left, the opposite way of his predecessor, and wearing no crown. This is in line with the profiles of previous British kings, and unlike the Queen, whose portrait always has her wearing a crown. The coins come ahead of new banknotes featuring King Charles, which will start printing in the millions but will not enter circulation until the middle of next year as machines such as self-service tills need to recognize the new image
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