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New 50p coins celebrating the coronation of King Charles III’s coronation are now in circulation. The coins’, designed by Natasha Jenkins, are the second lot to feature the monarch and five million will be circulated initially.
The coin features Westminster Abbey on the tails side with the King’s official cypher at the centre, Liverpool Echo reports. They entered circulation on Thursday, August 10.
The heads side of the 50p features the King’s official coin portrait which was unveiled in September 2022 and is designed by sculptor Martin Jennings.
The Mint confirmed all 50p coins entering circulation will feature the King’s uncrowned portrait, which differs from the commemorative coronation coins that were unveiled earlier this year. Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: “We are delighted to announce that five million 50p coins produced to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation will enter circulation from today.
“This is a special moment for the nation, as members of the public will have the opportunity to find a piece of history in their change. We anticipate the coronation 50p coins will be highly sought after among coin collectors and members of the public keen to own a piece of British history.
“The Royal Mint has had the honour of striking coins for every British monarch since Alfred the Great and we are proud to continue that long history with the introduction of His Majesty’s official coinage.”
Earlier this year, the Royal Mint unveiled a commemorative coin range marking the coronation. Collectors from 89 countries purchased the coins directly from the Royal Mint.
UK coins bearing the effigy of the late Queen will remain legal tender and in active circulation.
