US EditionFinal batch of rare Queen Elizabeth II coins to enter circulation
The Royal Mint issues over 30 million coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, marking a historic shift in UK currency while minimizing environmental impact.
- The Royal Mint announced the final batch of Queen Elizabeth II £1 coins dated 2022 is entering circulation across the United Kingdom, urging the public to check their change over the coming weeks.
- The release follows a historic dual issuance that totals almost 31 million coins, including 2.975 million £1s bearing King Charles III's effigy released in August last year.
- The King's new 1 coin features a bee design in the Definitive collection, and all Queen Elizabeth II 1 coins dated 2022 remain legal tender to reduce environmental impact and cost.
- The Royal Mint says the release creates an exceptional opportunity for seasoned and new coin collectors, with the King's 1 coins representing only around 0.004% of around 24.7 billion coins in circulation.
- More than 23 million Queen coins are being issued alongside 7.5 million new King Charles III £1 coins, with only the 50p and £1 denominations featuring King Charles III's effigy since 2023.
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