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For about two years now, Charles has been the reigning king of the United Kingdom (approximately 75 years). His subjects are now able to make transactions using one-pound coins featuring his image. As stated by the Royal Mint, approximately three million of these coins will soon be distributed. Previously, the new king only showed up on coins of varying values. Since June 2024, he has also appeared on banknotes. As such, Charles is now fully integrated into the British currency system.
On one side of the one-pound coin, Charles is depicted alongside two bumblebees. This unconventional design reflects the king's long-standing dedication to environmental conservation.
Coins highlight threatened wildlife and flora
The one-pound coins are part of a series launched by the Royal Mint in October 2023. These coins showcase various endangered animals and plants native to the UK. For instance, the one-pence coin includes a hazel dormouse, while the 50-pence coin features an Atlantic salmon. The two-pound coin showcases the four national flowers of the UK's constituent countries: the rose (England), daffodil (Wales), thistle (Scotland), and shamrock (Northern Ireland).
King Charles III played a direct role in designing the conservation-themed coins. A poll revealed that the bee-themed coins are currently the most favored among the public.
Coins bearing the likeness of Charles' late mother, Queen Elizabeth II (who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96), will remain legal tender. Unlike Charles' profile, which faces left on the new coins, the Queen's face was depicted facing right on her coins.
The series of coins launched in October 2023, which includes the one-pound coin with Charles and bumblebees, is focused on showcasing threatened wildlife and flora in the UK. Other coins in this series feature various endangered animals and plants, such as the hazel dormouse on the one-pence coin and the Atlantic salmon on the 50-pence coin.
British currency has integrated other significant figures into its system, as the likeness of King Charles III's late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, will continue to be legal tender on certain coins.
