Millions of 10p coins bearing King’s portrait entering circulation
With Charles coins representing just 1% of the 24.142 billion coins in circulation across the UK, the new 10p coins will be highly sought after, the Mint said
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With Charles coins representing just 1% of the 24.142 billion coins in circulation across the UK, the new 10p coins will be highly sought after, the Mint said. Rebecca Morgan, director at the Royal Mint, said: “This is a landmark moment for the nation’s coinage, as people begin finding the very first 10p coins bearing the King’s portrait in their change.” (Royal Mint/PA) Get a free fractional share worth up to £100. The 10ps are the fourth denomination bearing Charles’s portrait to enter circulation, following on from the 5p, 50p and £1 coins which have entered circulation since 2022. (Royal Mint/PA) UK coins bearing the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II remain legal tender and in active circulation, with the aim of ensuring a smooth transition with minimal environmental impact and cost.
Furthermore, The Royal Mint said that 600,000 2023 dated and 6.5 million 2026 dated 10p coins featuring Charles are entering circulation across the UK. Appearing from August 25, the coins are being released due to increased demand for the 10p denomination, the Mint said. More than seven million 10p coins bearing the King’s portrait are entering circulation for the first time and will start appearing in people’s pockets and wallets.
In addition, The report said that cash represented 8% of payments in 2025, falling from 9% in 2024 and 45% in 2015. The new 10p coins feature the capercaillie bird on the reverse or “tails” side.
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With Charles coins representing just 1% of the 24.142 billion coins in circulation across the UK, the new 10p coins will be highly sought after, the Mint said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesRebecca Morgan, director at the Royal Mint, said: “This is a landmark moment for the nation’s coinage, as people begin finding the very first 10p coins bearing the King’s portrait in their change.” (Royal Mint/PA) Get a free fractional share worth up to £100.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe 10ps are the fourth denomination bearing Charles’s portrait to enter circulation, following on from the 5p, 50p and £1 coins which have entered circulation since 2022. (Royal Mint/PA) UK coins bearing the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II remain legal tender and in active circulation, with the aim of ensuring a smooth transition with minimal environmental impact and cost.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe Royal Mint said that 600,000 2023 dated and 6.5 million 2026 dated 10p coins featuring Charles are entering circulation across the UK.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAppearing from August 25, the coins are being released due to increased demand for the 10p denomination, the Mint said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesMore than seven million 10p coins bearing the King’s portrait are entering circulation for the first time and will start appearing in people’s pockets and wallets.
reliability low1/2 sourcesMillions of 10p coins bearing King’s portrait entering circulation.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe report said that cash represented 8% of payments in 2025, falling from 9% in 2024 and 45% in 2015.
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The new 10p coins feature the capercaillie bird on the reverse or “tails” side.
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