“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. 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.

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. 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. READ MORE: DWP State Pension payments from next April could see millions of older people paying tax The new coin features Westminster Abbey on the tails design and the King's official cypher at the centre of the design. It is the second coin to mark the King's coronation as the first memorial pieces entered circulation from December 2022. Five million of the coins will be received by the Post and UK bank branches tomorrow. The coins celebrate King Charles' coronation and feature a design by Royal Mint coin designer, Natasha Jenkins. The Royal Mint has announced new 50p coins will start appearing in circulation from Thursday.

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