{"id":32919,"date":"2023-10-13T16:34:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T14:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/8a182edf-3796-4f83-8635-71c926b7da7d"},"modified":"2023-10-13T17:35:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T15:35:57","slug":"new-uk-coins-to-reflect-king-charles-iiis-passion-for-wildlife","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcwildlife\/rss_feed\/new-uk-coins-to-reflect-king-charles-iiis-passion-for-wildlife\/","title":{"rendered":"New UK coins to reflect King Charles III\u2019s passion for wildlife"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Royal Mint has unveiled eight new coin designs inspired by Britain’s flora and fauna \u2013 find out which animal or plant is on what coin… <\/p>

By BBC Wildlife Magazine\n <\/p>

Published: Friday, 13 October 2023 at 14:34 PM<\/p>

\n\n

The Royal Mint has unveiled eight new coin designs, which include a hazel dormouse<\/a>, red squirrel<\/a>, oak leaf<\/a>, capercaillie<\/a>, puffin<\/a>, Atlantic salmon<\/a>, bees<\/a> and national flowers.<\/p>

Approved by King Charles III, the designs reflect the King’s passion for British wildlife.<\/p>

The coins are expected to enter circulation from the end of 2023.<\/p>

The 2p coin features a red squirrel\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\u201cThe striking designs have been seen by His Majesty and reflect his commitment to conservation and the natural world, as well as celebrating British craftsmanship,” said Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Mint<\/a> Anne Jessopp.<\/p>
\u201cThe Royal Mint has struck Britain\u2019s coins for 1,100 years and this collection will proudly take its place amongst the designs of monarchs ranging from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. A unique pattern of interlocking C\u2019s adorns each of the new designs. This unifying feature gives a nod to history through the cypher of Charles II while celebrating King Charles III\u2019s commitment to conservation.\u201d<\/p>
Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint, Gordon Summers added: \u201cIt takes a great deal of skill to create art on a canvas as small as a 1p or \u00a31 coin. The Royal Mint has honed our expertise over 1,100 years and we can\u2019t wait to see the new coins in the hands of the nation.\u201d<\/p>
Does the succession of King Charles III mean we\u2019ve lost one of the great conservationists of our time?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
$\"Collection$
All eight coins include British flora and fauna\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
What do the new coins look like?<\/h2>
1p – Hazel dormouse<\/h3>
$\"1p$
1p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
2p \u2013 Red squirrel<\/h3>
$\"2p$
2p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
5p \u2013 Oak tree leaf<\/h3>
$\"5p$
5p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
10p \u2013 Capercaillie<\/h3>
$\"10p$
10p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
20p \u2013 Puffin<\/h3>
$\"20p$
20p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
50p \u2013 Atlantic salmon<\/h3>
$\"50p$
50p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\u00a31 \u2013 Bees<\/p>
$\"\u00a31$
\u00a31 coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\u00a32 \u2013 National flowers<\/h3>
$\"\u00a32$
\u00a32 coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/body><\/html>\n
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The 2p coin features a red squirrel\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\u201cThe striking designs have been seen by His Majesty and reflect his commitment to conservation and the natural world, as well as celebrating British craftsmanship,” said Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Mint<\/a> Anne Jessopp.<\/p>
\u201cThe Royal Mint has struck Britain\u2019s coins for 1,100 years and this collection will proudly take its place amongst the designs of monarchs ranging from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. A unique pattern of interlocking C\u2019s adorns each of the new designs. This unifying feature gives a nod to history through the cypher of Charles II while celebrating King Charles III\u2019s commitment to conservation.\u201d<\/p>
Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint, Gordon Summers added: \u201cIt takes a great deal of skill to create art on a canvas as small as a 1p or \u00a31 coin. The Royal Mint has honed our expertise over 1,100 years and we can\u2019t wait to see the new coins in the hands of the nation.\u201d<\/p>
Does the succession of King Charles III mean we\u2019ve lost one of the great conservationists of our time?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
$\"Collection$
All eight coins include British flora and fauna\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
What do the new coins look like?<\/h2>
1p – Hazel dormouse<\/h3>
$\"1p$
1p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
2p \u2013 Red squirrel<\/h3>
$\"2p$
2p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
5p \u2013 Oak tree leaf<\/h3>
$\"5p$
5p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
10p \u2013 Capercaillie<\/h3>
$\"10p$
10p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
20p \u2013 Puffin<\/h3>
$\"20p$
20p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
50p \u2013 Atlantic salmon<\/h3>
$\"50p$
50p coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\u00a31 \u2013 Bees<\/p>
$\"\u00a31$
\u00a31 coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\u00a32 \u2013 National flowers<\/h3>
$\"\u00a32$
\u00a32 coin\/Credit: The Royal Mint<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/body><\/html>\n
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What do the new coins look like?<\/h2>