King Charles III Featured on 1st Royal Mint Coins Since Accession: See How They Honor Late Queen Elizabeth II

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As the new monarch, King Charles III’s portrait will be embossed on all of England’s currency — including bank notes, pound coins and pence coins.The Royal Mint unveiled the official effigy of the 73-year-old king on Friday, September 30, which was used as the model for what will appear on the English money.“The King’s effigy has been created by sculptor Martin Jennings, and has been personally approved by His Majesty.

In keeping with tradition, The King’s portrait faces to the left, the opposite direction to Queen Elizabeth II,” a description read via the royal family’s official Instagram account.The Royal Mint also announced that a commemorative £5 token will be released on Monday, October 3, to honor the legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died earlier this month.

His Majesty will appear on one side with two new portraits of the late sovereign — who died on September 8 at the age of 96 — on the other.

Artist John Bergdahl worked with the Mint to craft the dual-sided coinage.The Friday announcement confirmed that the Mint would begin circulating coins with Charles’ effigy in the upcoming months, replacing ones with Elizabeth’s portrait.The former Prince of Wales became England’s new monarch following the queen’s death.“My mother’s reign was unequaled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion,” Charles told the Accession Council on September 10. “Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.