ReutersThe Royal Mint has unveiled the first official coins portraying King Charles III. The Royal Mint will start circulation of these coins in December.
The Royal Mint stated on Friday that the 50-pence coins representing the future king were already designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings and had been approved by King Charles III. The Royal Mint is Britain's oldest company and the official maker of UK coins.
The Royal Mint's chief commercial officer, Nicola Howell, stated that consumers could receive the commemorative range beginning in October, with the 50p commemorative circulation coin expected to arrive in people's change beginning in December.
In line with royal tradition, the king's visage appears to the left, opposite the coin defining his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. According to Chris Barker, King Charles III has maintained the typical pattern in British coinage, which dates back to King Charles III, that the monarch faces the opposite direction as their predecessor.
The Royal Mint's chief executive officer, Anne Jessopp, stated, "The Royal Mint is the trusted manufacturer of coins displaying the monarch's image for over 1,100 years, and we are happy to continue this legacy throughout King Charles III's reign.
On October 3, The Royal Mint will produce a commemorative coin collection to honour the former monarch's life and legacy. It was created in partnership with the Royal Mint by artist John Bergdahl and will be part of a memorial coin series.
Even after the new coins, all UK coins containing Queen Elizabeth II's image will remain legal.
FAQ
Who is the Royal Mint?
The Royal Mint is the oldest firm in the United Kingdom and the official manufacturer of British coinage.
Who is Martic Jennings?
Martin Jennings is a British sculptor who works with metal and stone in the figurative tradition.
The Royal Mint stated on Friday that the 50-pence coins representing the future king were already designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings and had been approved by King Charles III. The Royal Mint is Britain's oldest company and the official maker of UK coins.
We are proud to unveil the first official coin portrait of King Charles III which has been designed by Martin Jennings FRSS and personally approved by His Majesty.
— The Royal Mint (@RoyalMintUK) September 29, 2022
The first coins to feature the effigy are part of a memorial collection for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/umrUBbUCBr
The Royal Mint's chief commercial officer, Nicola Howell, stated that consumers could receive the commemorative range beginning in October, with the 50p commemorative circulation coin expected to arrive in people's change beginning in December.
The first franking stamp incorporating the Royal cypher dates to 1901, introduced by Edward VII, who was instrumental in setting up the Court Post Offices in Buckingham Palace.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 27, 2022
The cypher was introduced at a time when the Monarch was seen by very few people, to create identity. pic.twitter.com/IIMMmeTpNx
In line with royal tradition, the king's visage appears to the left, opposite the coin defining his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. According to Chris Barker, King Charles III has maintained the typical pattern in British coinage, which dates back to King Charles III, that the monarch faces the opposite direction as their predecessor.
The Royal Mint's chief executive officer, Anne Jessopp, stated, "The Royal Mint is the trusted manufacturer of coins displaying the monarch's image for over 1,100 years, and we are happy to continue this legacy throughout King Charles III's reign.
On October 3, The Royal Mint will produce a commemorative coin collection to honour the former monarch's life and legacy. It was created in partnership with the Royal Mint by artist John Bergdahl and will be part of a memorial coin series.
Even after the new coins, all UK coins containing Queen Elizabeth II's image will remain legal.
FAQ
Who is the Royal Mint?
The Royal Mint is the oldest firm in the United Kingdom and the official manufacturer of British coinage.
Who is Martic Jennings?
Martin Jennings is a British sculptor who works with metal and stone in the figurative tradition.
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