The Australian mint has released the new $1 coin – the monarch’s jowls, crow’s feet and famous ears all get a flattering depiction
He’s looking good for a 74-year-old man. But you’d expect nothing less of an effigy given royal approval.
The regent will appear on the $1 coin for the time being, and his appearance on other denominations will depend on demand – from banks, not the people. He’s without his crown, which is traditional for a first coin effigy – a regent of the people, on the people’s coin. So far this year, 120m coins have been minted featuring the Queen. Before the end of the year, 10m coins featuring the king’s image will roll off the production line.
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