Updated $1 coins will start circulating before Christmas, with other denominations to be rolled out in 2024
A camera operator films a mock-up of the new $1 coin featuring King Charles’s image at the Australian mint in Canberra.A camera operator films a mock-up of the new $1 coin featuring King Charles’s image at the Australian mint in Canberra.An effigy of the king, released on Thursday by the Royal Australian Mint, will start circulating before Christmas.
The image of King Charles is the official commonwealth effigy and was designed by the Royal Mint in London and given royal approval. In line with tradition, the king will appear on coins facing left, in an about-face from the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who faced right. “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,” he said.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters“The staff at the mint have been very deliberate and measured in the steps to date and we are now well positioned to expand into production.
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