Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOver seven million 10p coins featuring King Charles III's portrait are being released into general UK circulation for the first time. The Royal Mint is distributing 600,000 coins dated 2023 and 6.5 million dated 2026 to meet a heightened demand for the denomination. Featuring a capercaillie bird on the reverse side, the 10p is the fourth denomination to showcase the King's image. Coins displaying the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II remain legal tender, with the aim of ensuring a smooth transition with minimal environmental impact and cost.The new coins will be available through post offices and bank branches.In fullMillions of new coins with King’s portrait to enter circulationMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
10p coins featuring the King to be released into circulation for the first time
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOver seven million 10p coins featuring King Charles III's portrait are being released into general UK circulation for the first time. The Royal Mint is distributing 600,000 coins dated 2023 and 6.5 million dated 2026 to meet a heightened demand for the denomination. Featuring a capercaillie bird on the reverse side, the 10p is the fourth denomination to showcase the King's image. Coins displaying the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II remain legal tender, with the aim of ensuring a smooth transition with minimal environmental impact and cost.The new coins will be available through post offices and bank branches.In fullMillions of new coins with King’s portrait to enter circulationMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
