Special King's Coronation 50p coins go into circulation from today featuring Charles portrait

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A special edition fifty pence coin marking the King's coronation will go into circulation from today (August 10). Post Office and UK bank branches will receive five million pieces of the coins that celebrate Charles' coronation earlier this year.

The look of the coin was concocted by designer Natasha Jenkins. They are the second 50ps to enter circulation featuring Charles' official coin portrait.

The reverse (tails) design of the new 50p features Westminster Abbey with the King's official cypher in the centre. The heads side features the King's official coin portrait which was unveiled in September 2022. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: “We are delighted to announce that five million 50p coins produced to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation will enter circulation from today. “This is a special moment for the nation, as members of the public will have the opportunity to find a piece of history in their change.

We anticipate the coronation 50p coins will be highly sought after among coin collectors and members of the public keen to own a piece of British history. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link “The Royal Mint has had the honour of striking coins for every British monarch since Alfred the Great and we are proud to continue that long history with the introduction of His Majesty’s official coinage.” Earlier this year, the Royal Mint unveiled a commemorative coin range marking the coronation.