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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Bethan Shufflebotham

The Royal Mint launches celebratory commemorative 50p and £5 coins ahead of King’s Coronation

As Brits up and down the country prepare to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III next month, the official maker of UK coins The Royal Mint have revealed a range of commemorative coins to mark the momentous event.

The collection, created to celebrate the upcoming Coronation, includes a 50p and £5 coin, as well as a number of ounce coins, that are available in several editions and sizes.

The commemorative coronation coin range features a crowned effigy of His Majesty The King designed by artist and sculptor Martin Jennings - the first crowned portrait of His Majesty to feature on a coin.

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