King Charles: The extraordinary detail you didn’t notice about the monarch’s new coins
December 21, 2022 - 11:09 GMT Gemma Strong The designs for banknotes and coins featuring images of King Charles III have been unveiled by the Bank of England ahead of their circulation by the middle of 2024.The Bank said the King's portrait will be the only change to existing designs of its £5, £10, £20 and £50 polymer plastic notes.The image of Charles will appear on the front of the banknotes, as well as in the see-through security window.
Meanwhile, fifty pence coins featuring the image of King Charles III are entering circulation this month, with 4.9 million coins being distributed across 9,452 Post Office branches nationwide.DISCOVER: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's fans spot important detail missing from Christmas card It means that Charles is seen facing the left – in contrast to his late mother. The reverse, or 'tails' side, meanwhile, commemorates the life and legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II.Governor Andrew Bailey said:"I am very proud that the Bank is releasing the design of our new banknotes which will carry a portrait of King Charles III.
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