The official coin effigy of King Charles III has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. People will start to see the King's image in their change from around December, as 50p coins depicting Charles gradually enter circulation to meet demand.
The Mint also unveiled a special £5 memorial coin to Queen Elizabeth II, which shows the late monarch as a young and older woman during her reign.
Fifty pence pieces with the King’s image will start entering circulation in the next few months, while a special £5 crown coin will also be available.
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The official portrait of King Charles III to be used on coins has been unveiled by the Royal MintCredit: PA
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Fifty pence pieces with the King’s image will start entering circulation in December, while a special £5 crown coin will also be availableCredit: News UK Newspaper Ltd
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The King is not wearing a crown in the new coin
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There's some big design differences to spot on the new 50p
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The tails side of the coin shows the Royal Arms, with a leek, thistle, rose and shamrock
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The official coin effigy of King Charles III on a 50 penceCredit: Aaron Chown/PA
The Queen’s image is on one side of the coinCredit: Royal Mint/PACoins being produced at the Royal Mint in Wales.Credit: PA
A new 50p coin was released by the Royal Mint in January to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne.Credit: PA
The official coin effigy of King Charles III on a 50 penceCredit: Aaron Chown/PA
