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When will you find a King Charles III coin in your change?
To commemorate the Life of the Queen, The Royal Mint has today released a new UK 50p and £5 coin. But when will you find a King Charles III coin in your change?
Find the King Charles III 50p in your Change!
It’s been confirmed that 9.6 million King Charles III 50p coins will begin to enter circulation from December.
The coins feature the brand new portrait of King Charles III for the FIRST TIME, making them particularly sought-after with collectors…
2022 UK Life of the Queen 50p
This is only the second UK royal 50p, following the sought-after Platinum Jubilee 50p.
The 50p features the 2022 date and the reverse design created for the 1953 coronation crown, by Edgar Fuller and modelled by Cecil Thomas.
WORLD FIRST King Charles III 50p!
And, for the first time ever, we see King Charles III’s effigy on the obverse. This portrait was designed by sculptor Martin Jennings and was personally approved by His Majesty.
The inscription: CHARLES III | D | G | REX | F | D | 50 PENCE surrounds His Majesty’s portrait – facing left in line with tradition.
2022 UK Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II £5
In addition to the 50p, The Royal Mint has also issued the 2022 UK Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II £5 coin.
£5 coins are traditionally reserved for flagship royal events and anniversaries, t this £5 coin an even more significant issue.
The reverse design, by John Bergdahl and The Royal Mint, features two portraits of Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse. The inscriptions ‘ELIZABETH REGINA’ and the dates ‘1926-2022’ also appear.
You can own this brand-new coin in Brilliant Uncirculated quality. Your coin will come protectively encapsulated in official Change Checker packaging for just £10.99 (+p&p) by clicking here >>
Seeing King Charles III’s effigy on our UK coins for the very first time is a landmark moment in numismatic history.
So, will you be on the hunt to find the King Charles III 50p in your change? Let us know in the comments below.
Own the 2022 UK Life of the Queen 50p alongside the brand new £5 coin
You can own the 2022 UK Her Majesty the Queen 50p and £5 together for JUST £15.98 (+p&p).
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The FIRST Coins of King Charles III – revealed today…
The Royal Mint has JUST been confirmed that a brand-new range of coins is set to be issued on Monday 3rd October at 9am, commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s life and reign.
And in particularly interesting news for Change Checkers, the coins will feature the brand-new portrait of King Charles III for the very first time.
The King’s effigy has been created by renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings, and has been personally approved by His Majesty.
In keeping with tradition, The King’s portrait faces to the left, the opposite direction to Queen Elizabeth II.
As well as the new Royal 50p, a new £5 coin will also be available in the range, as shown below.
The 50p will also enter circulation in the coming months and will also be available alongside the £5 coin in a range of denominations and specifications. Register your interest below.
FAQ
Head to our FAQ page for all you need to know about these brand new coins >>
Find, Collect, and Swap the coins in your change
If you’re interested in coin collecting, our Change Checker web app is completely free to use and allows users to:
– Find and identify the coins in their pocket
– Collect and track the coins they have
– Swap their spare coins with other Change Checkers
How much are my QEII coins worth? Your eBay Tracker Update
Since the sad passing of Her Late Majesty, we’ve been inundated with questions from collectors asking, ‘how much are my Queen Elizabeth II coins worth?’
The secondary market can be a bit of a minefield. So, we’ve put together an easy way for you to see how much your QEII coins are selling for right now.
The 2022 UK Annual Coin Set, in official Royal Mint packaging has increased by a remarkable £86 on eBay – now fetching around £160. Included in this set are the 2022 UK Platinum Jubilee 50p and £5, two key Queen Elizabeth II coins.
Change Checker has stock remaining of the 2022 UK Annual Coin Set. Click here to secure yours for just £40.00 (+p&p) >>
The 2022 UK Platinum Jubilee £5 coin in Royal Mint packaging, is currently fetching £17 (a £9 increase since before Her Majesty’s passing).
However, it’s not just coins celebrating Queen Elizabeth II‘s various Jubilees that are seeing an increase in demand. The 2006 80th Birthday £5 coin has increased in value by £8.50. The median sold price for this coin is now £14!
As the nation welcomes a new monarch, we also anticipate new coinage.
Demand for coins with portraits no longer in production always increases following the accession of a new monarch. The old coinage becomes limited, with no more ever to be issued.
We’re likely to see a constant shift in the prices of these coins on eBay over the coming months. We’ll keep updating our eBay Tracker accordingly, so stay tuned to find out how much your coins are worth.
Valuation Index
Since the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September, there has been a 92.97% increase in the overall value of the above Queen Elizabeth II coins on our eBay Tracker.
In the 4 days that followed, this sharp increase indicated the rush in demand for QEII coins. Stay tuned as we update our eBay Tracker to see how these prices level out.
My coin isn’t on the eBay Tracker
The eBay Tracker follows the movements of just some of the significant coins issued during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. If your coin doesn’t appear on the tracker you can use our 6 point guide to help determine realistic a value for your coin.
How does the eBay Tracker work?
The Change Checker eBay Tracker takes the last 9 sold prices achieved on eBay and gives the median price achieved (rounded to the nearest 50p). By taking the median, rather than an average, we avoid skewing created by one or two excessive prices achieved.
Please note that the Change Checker eBay Tracker is only ever designed to be a guide as to prices achieved on eBay. Prices may vary depending on collector demand and the quality of the coin being sold. It does not provide any guarantee as to future values of coins.
How much are your Queen Elizabeth II coins worth? Will you be selling them, or will you continue to save them? Let us know in the comments below.
Browse the UK coins issued during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign
