The Royal Mint Reveals First Coins of 2023 Bearing His Majesty The King’s Official Coinage Portrait

The Royal Mint has revealed the first commemorative coins for 2023 to bear His Majesty The King’s official coinage portrait. The release is the first chance for collectors to own a set of 2023 dated coins that feature King Charles III portrait. The Royal Mint unveiled His Majesty’s portrait in September 2022, as part of Queen Elizabeth II memorial coin range and all new coins struck from Jan. 1, 2023 will now bear King Charles III portrait.

The unveiling of this collection of coins symbolizes one of the biggest changes to UK coins since decimalization. Collectors will see UK coins begin their transition from Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait, to King Charles III’s which will now appear on all UK coinage moving forward.

“The Royal Mint has an official duty to strike the coins of UK monarchs and has been responsible for doing so since the reign of Alfred the Great. We were the first Mint to reveal the effigy of King Charles III in September 2022 and as Deputy Master of the Mint, I am honored to unveil the first collection of 2023 coins featuring the effigy of King Charles III as we cement our role in history with this next chapter in British coinage,” said Anne Jessopp, CEO of The Royal Mint.

The Royal Mint’s Annual Sets celebrate key events and anniversaries throughout the year, bringing milestones to life on a £5, £2 or 50p coin. The 2023 Annual Set will include coins celebrating and commemorating:

· The 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III £5 coin

· Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien £2

· Celebrating the Centenary of Flying Scotsman £2

· 75 Years of the National Health Service 50p

· 75 Years of the Windrush Generation 50p

The 2023 commemorative sets became available in a range of precious metal and base proof finishes on January 3 at The Royal Mint website, with prices starting from £50. Each of the coins will be available individually in 2023.