![]() ![]() King Charles also chose a Latin inscription for the edge of the new £2 coin, which reads ‘In servitio omnium’ meaning: ‘In the service of all’ and references his inaugural speech on September 9 2022.Īnne Jessopp, chief executive officer of the Royal Mint, said: ‘This is a rare and historic moment as the complete set of UK coins change to celebrate a new monarch on the throne. She added: ‘Other Kings and Queens throughout history have used interlocking initials - such as Charles II, who had two, and William and Mary also used interlocking in their cypher.’ They are unified by a repeating pattern, featuring three interlocking Cs, which gives a ‘nod to the history of coinage, while trying to be modern’ Ms Webb said. The eight new coin designs will replace the shield formation introduced under the late Queen in 2008. ![]() ![]() The Royal Mint said the new designs - officially known as definitives - signal the final chapter of the King’s transition onto coinage. The new designs will co-circulate for a time with the coins featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Mint expects that the first new coins will enter circulation by the end of 2023. The new 2p coin features a red squirrel design as a homage to the woodland creature that is resident to the UK ![]()
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