King Charles featured on UK coins for the first time

Britain’s Royal Mint has unveiled the official effigy of King Charles that will appear on coins following his accession to the throne. The king’s portrait, unveiled on September 29, 2022, will appear on special £5 and 50 pence coins commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth. The effigy was created by British sculptor Martin Jennings from a photograph and was personally approved by King Charles. In keeping with tradition, the portrait of Charles faces in the opposite direction of that of his mother. Around 27 billion coins in circulation bear the image of Queen Elizabeth and will remain legal tender, gradually to be replaced by coins bearing the image of Charles over time.