The coins celebrate the King's love of nature, with the reverse side featuring a pair of bees.
The first £1 coins bearing the portrait of King Charles III are entering circulation this week.The coins mark the King's new reign and celebrate his love of the natural world, with the reverse side featuring a pair of bees.
"We know there’ll be a buzz of excitement amongst collectors and the public to get this special piece of history in their change."The bees are one of eight new designs that will appear on the nation’s coins, from the 1p to the £2.The tails side of every coin will feature the country's flora and fauna. Animals ranging from the red squirrel to the capercaillie grouse are also depicted, as part of an effort to show the importance, and precariousness, of the natural world.
The size and shape of the coins remain unchanged, which is key because of the still widespread use of coins in vending machines, supermarket self-checkouts and parking meters.
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