Unveiling the First Official Effigy of King Charles III on a Coinage Collection Honouring Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
New coins featuring the portrait of King Charles have been revealed, with a 50p carrying his image entering general circulation within weeks. The coins follow centuries of tradition with the monarch now facing left – the opposite way to his predecessor. As with previous British kings, and unlike the Queen, he wears no crown. King Charles personally approved the effigy, and was understood to be pleased with the likeness. Today we are honoured to reveal the first official effigy of…