and to receive his personal approval for the design.” Martin Jennings, designer of His Majesty King Charles III’s portrait on coins, called it “a privilege to sculpt the first official effigy. While the memorial collection commemorates the late Queen’s “remarkable legacy as Britain’s longest serving monarch”, she added that to “ensure everyone can hold a piece of history in their hand, the 50p will also enter circulation in the UK.” Front of the new £5 coin featuring King Charles III’s effigy, with the portrait behind.
“Our team of skilled modellers, tool makers and engravers will ensure that The King’s effigy will be faithfully replicated onto millions of coins”.
