Great Britain: The new coins with the portrait of King Charles were unveiled
The Bank of England introduced 50 pence and 5 pound coins, designed by sculptor Martin Jennings and approved by King Charles III himself.
They will be issued and gradually put into use in the coming months.
The coins are engraved with the image of the king, when he is not wearing a crown and facing left - in contrast to the coins with a portrait of the queen
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30/09/2022
Friday, September 30, 2022, 11:12 a.m. Updated: 1:19 p.m.
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In video: Charles III was announced as the King of Great Britain (Photo: Reuters)
The Bank of England unveiled yesterday (Thursday) the new coins of the kingdom, on which the portrait of King Charles III.
At a press conference, 50 pence and £5 coins, designed by sculptor Martin Jennings and approved by the King himself, were unveiled.
They will be issued and gradually put into use in the coming months.
The coins are engraved with the image of Charles, when he is not wearing a crown and when he is facing left.
This, in contrast to the coins on which a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was minted.
The coins are expected to be sold to collectors starting next week.
will be put into use gradually in the coming months.
The new coins (Photo: Reuters)
The Director General of the Royal Mint, Ann Jessop, told the BBC that "coins usually last 20 years, so both Queen Elizabeth and Charles coins will circulate in the market in the same cycle for many years to come." She also added that those who have He does not need to worry if he has the queen's coins because these will remain in use in the near future.
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