This is what the first coins bearing the portrait of King Charles looked like
The profile of Britain’s new king is set to appear on a new commemorative £5 and 50p coin from October.
Soon to be in circulation: new coins featuring King Charles.
Agence France-Presse / Royal Mint / Tom Harrison
The British mint minted an effigy of King Charles III on Friday. that will appear on British coins in the future. It is the work of British sculptor Martin Jennings and on the personal commission of Charles.
The first coins bearing the statue of the new king are a commemorative five pound coin and a 50 pence coin commemorating the life of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. It is due to be released into circulation “in the coming months,” possibly in December, according to the Royal Mint.
“King Charles Protector of Faith”
Jennings said he made Charles’ portrait from a photo. It’s the smallest job he’s ever completed. It makes him humble when he imagines that people all over the world will be able to see it and hold it in their hands for centuries to come.
According to tradition, Charles looks to the left while his mother looks in the opposite direction at the coins. The new coins bear the Latin inscription: “King Charles III, praise be to God, protector of faith.”
Two new portraits of the Queen will appear on the reverse of the commemorative £5 coin. Elizabeth II died on September 8 after 70 years on the British throne. According to the Royal Mint Museum, no other British monarch features as many coins as he does.
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