Together they represent themes of conservation, something that is close to the King's heart.īest of all, these coins are the most sought-after ‘first strikes’, available in superior Brilliant Uncirculated Quality – meaning they will be free of any scratches and marks you’ll find on the coins in your change – with an important ‘Privy Mark’ on the coins obverse. The brand-new coins feature wildlife designs including the flowers of the four nations, bees, a salmon, a puffin, a capercaillie, oak leaves and acorns, a red squirrel and a dormouse. The UK coins that we use every day are changing.Īs we enter a new Carolean era, both the ‘ heads’ and ‘ tails’ of our circulating coinage will now have brand new designs.įrom the 1p to the £2, eight new coins have been authorised by HM treasury and approved by King Charles III. UK’s New Coinage: 2023 BU Presentation Pack