ROYAL Mint is giving coins to 75 turning 75, to mark King Charles III’s birthday later this month. A new commemorative coin celebrating the King’s 75th birthday and paying tribute to hi…
A new commemorative coin celebrating King Charles' 75th birthday and paying tribute to his passion for the natural world has been unveiledTo mark the occasion, Royal Mint is looking for 75 people turning 75 years old this year, to give them a special £5 coin, in honour of the King's birthday., a special birthday coin has also been made from a blend of silver recovered from industrial and medical X-ray films.
The oak leaves represent strength, morale, resistance and knowledge, while the King's favourite garden flower, the delphinium, reflects his love of nature, the Royal Mint said. Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint said "The Royal Mint has been celebrating and commemorating royal occasions, birthdays, and anniversaries on UK coins for centuries."For The King's 75th birthday, the Royal Mint has developed a design which pays tribute to His Majesty's passion for the natural world and commitment to conservation.
The Mint said the approach taken to produce this coin is another step in its journey "to become a world leader in sustainable precious metals".
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