The first £1 coins featuring King Charles III went into circulation in the UK on Tuesday (20). In total, Nearly 3 million units were delivered to banks and post offices in the country.
New coins featuring the face of King Charles III go into circulation in the United Kingdom – Photo: Reproduction/Royal Mint/NDThe new coins symbolize the new regime and are part of a collection inspired by the fauna and flora of the four countries of the United Kingdom. In addition to the portrait of King Charles III on the obverse, the edition features two bees, representing the more than 250 species present in the United Kingdom.
Apart from bees, other coins to be printed with Charles III's image will feature the country's flora and fauna, such as red squirrels and capercaillies, all in conservation schemes.
The new coins have the same size and shape as the previous coins, however, the size of the numbers has been enlarged to help children learn.
Queen Elizabeth II coins remain in circulation
While coins featuring King Charles III were already available to the public this week, coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022, will continue to circulate.
Banknotes bearing the face of Queen Elizabeth II – Photo: Reveal/pxhere/NDJoin the group and get breaking news
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