The coin, depicts the new King Charles and features him in profile, uncrowned.

It was from the second batch of 50ps to enter circulation bearing Charles’ official coin portrait. The first batch were the memorial coins to enter circulation in December 2022, marking the transition from the late Queen to the King.

According to the Royal Mint, all 50p coins entering circulation will feature the King’s uncrowned portrait, the Royal Mint said, differing from the commemorative coronation coins that were unveiled earlier this year, Bucks Free Press reports.