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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Mabel Banfield-Nwachi

Royal Mint unveils new coin design inspired by King Charles

The eight new designs laid out from the 1p coin to the £2 coin
The eight new designs replace the current shield. Photograph: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty Images

A new collection of coins bearing the face of the king has been unveiled by the Royal Mint, breaking tradition with designs inspired by plants and animals found across the four nations.

The eight designs, overseen by King Charles, depict the flora and fauna found in different parts of the UK and reflect his interest in conservation and nature.

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