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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Caroline Davies

First coinage featuring King Charles III released

A 50p coin featuring the portrait of King Charles III.
King Charles III appears facing left, the opposite direction to the late Queen’s portrait on coins. Photograph: The Royal Mint/PA

The first coinage featuring King Charles III will appear on the 50p coin in circulation in post offices around the UK from Thursday.

Created by sculptor Martin Jennings and personally approved, the king’s portrait faces to the left, in the opposite direction to the late Queen.

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