Australians will soon see a fresh face on their coins after the Royal Australian Mint unveiled the effigy of King Charles III.
The first coin to feature the King’s effigy will be the $1 coin and it will be in circulation by Christmas.
Designed by the Royal Mint in London, the effigy is officially approved by the royal family.
As is tradition, King Charles III will be facing to the left – the opposite to his mother.
Royal Australian Mint chief executive Leigh Gordon said staff at the Mint had been working for several months to develop the coin.
“As Australia’s circulating coin manufacturer, we appreciate the importance of the transition, and we are applying our considerable skill and expertise producing Australia’s coins bearing the new royal effigy,” Mr Gordon said.
“These coins will circulate by the millions across Australia for many years.”
Coins featuring the effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II will continue to remain in circulation, while other coin denominations featuring King Charles will be minted from 2024.
