After more than 70 years, Australia’s currency is getting a facelift, with images of King Charles III to appear on our coins within months.
An effigy of the King, released on Thursday by the Royal Australian Mint, will start circulating before Christmas.
The first coin to bear the effigy will be the dollar, with other denominations to be rolled out progressively in 2024, based on demand from banks.
King Charles III will feature on Australian $1 coins later this year.
The image of King Charles III is the official Commonwealth effigy and was designed by the Royal Mint in London and given royal approval.
In line with tradition, King Charles will appear on coins facing left, in an about-face from the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II who faced right.
Royal Australian Mint chief executive Leigh Gordon said the question of when the King will be seen on Australian coins had been a…
