New £1 Coin Featuring King Charles III Enters Circulation

Three million coins with the King's portrait and bee design are now available, highlighting his commitment to conservation.

The Royal Mint has released nearly three million £1 coins featuring King Charles III to post offices and banks.
The reverse side of the coin depicts a pair of bees, symbolizing the King's passion for the natural world.
These coins are part of a series of eight new designs celebrating British wildlife and flora.
Coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II will remain in circulation alongside the new designs.
The enlarged numbers on the coins aim to assist children in learning to count.