Demand for King Charles III Coins reaches across the pond

Since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, there’s been a huge shake up in the numismatic world. Not only have collectors been rushing to secure the very last coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II, but wanting to be the first to own new coins bearing King Charles III’s effigy.

But UK collectors aren’t the only ones wanting to collect new King Charles III coins…

King Charles III Coins
King Charles III Coins

A recent survey carried out by The Royal Mint revealed that coin collectors in the United States are interested in collecting new UK commemorative coins. Coin collectors in the US said their attitude to UK coins is changing as a new British monarch takes to the throne.

The figures

  • 21% of US coin collectors said they see the start of King Charles III’s reign as an opportunity to begin collecting UK commemorative coins.
  • 44% of US coin collectors already purchase UK commemorative coins.
The Royal Mint Survey Results
The Royal Mint Survey Results
  • 54% of US collectors of UK commemorative coins say they plan to increase their UK commemorative coin spend in 2023.
  • 76% of US collectors of UK commemorative coins have a positive view of King Charles III. This rose to 81% among a younger audience.
The Royal Mint Survey Results
The Royal Mint Survey Results

The Head of International Marketing at The Royal Mint, Josh Nesfield, said: “This new research shows growing appetite among US collectors for UK commemorative coins and how the change in UK monarchy is creating new coin interests for US Coin Collector.  For years, The Royal Mint has supported US coin collectors as they build their UK commemorative coin collections. We are delighted that more collectors plan to start building their UK coin collections.”

What does this mean for UK collectors?

This encouraging research highlights a continued appetite for UK coins among US numismatists, with it undeniably increasing in line with the new monarchy. The increasing excitement among US collectors means that demand for new UK coins will be at an all time high, especially during the lead up to King Charles III’s coronation.

Considering this, collectors will want to act fast to make sure they don’t miss out on owning these significant issues. Especially as demand is sure to increase in years to come. 

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5 Million Coronation 50ps Entering Circulation!

The Coronation countdown has begun, as The Royal Mint reveal an incredible range of new UK coins to celebrate the event.

The star of the show is undeniably the 50p coin – the UK’s FIRST Coronation 50p.

But, what’s really got Change Checkers talking is the exciting news that this coin is set to enter circulation this year!

King Charles III Uncrowned Portrait on Circulating Coronation 50p.
UK Coronation 50p entering circulation with uncrowned portrait.

5 million coins will be released later in 2023 and you can bet that collectors will be on the hunt to track this one down in their change.

Commemorating a once-in-a-lifetime royal event, the likes of which we haven’t seen for 70 years, this coin is set to be one of the most significant issues in our collections.

UK’s FIRST Coronation 50p

The last time the UK celebrated a Coronation The Royal Mint issued a Crown coin.

As you can imagine, 70 years on, the 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Crown remains incredibly sought-after and you can bet that the King Charles III Coronation 50p will likewise see increased demand in years to come.

1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Crown

Spot the Difference!

Eagle eyed collectors out there will notice that the Coronation 50p entering circulation is in fact different to the collector version available to purchase on the 24th April

That’s because a special obverse has been created on the collector edition coins – only seen on this Coronation range!

King Charles III Coronation 50p obverses – crowned and uncrowned.

The collector version of the coin features a crowned portrait of the King.

Wearing the Tudor crown (as shown on His Majesty’s royal cypher), this breaks from the tradition of male monarchs appearing uncrowned on our coinage and sets the coins apart from the standard King Charles coins where he is shown without a crown.

Charles in your Change

These aren’t the first King Charles coins collectors can find in their change.

In fact, almost 5 million 50ps were released into circulation last year bearing the King’s effigy on the obverse.

Change Checkers have been on the hunt to track down this coin and kickstart their King Charles III collection.

The 2022 King Charles III 50p - the first to feature His Majesty.
The 2022 UK Memorial 50p featuring King Charles III obverse.

Now, with the news of the Coronation 50p set to enter circulation, we can look forward to expanding our collections with this significant new issue.

But, with just 5 million set to be released, only 7% of the UK population will be lucky enough to get their hands on one from their change…

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Top 10 Places to find the King Charles III 50p

Since 4.9 million 50ps bearing the first portrait of King Charles III entered circulation last year, collectors have been on the lookout for His Majesty in their change.

We asked you to help us hunt down the first King Charles III 50p by entering your postcode into our map as soon as you found the new 50p. We’ve tracked the coin up and down the country, from Inverness to Penzance, but where in the UK are you most likely to find the King Charles III 50p?

Here are the top 10 places to find Charles in your Change…

10. North Wales (Llandudno)

1.9% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Llandudno (LL) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - North Wales
Charles in your Change Map – North Wales

9. Glasgow

1.9% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Glasgow (G) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - Glasgow
Charles in your Change Map – Glasgow

8. Birmingham

1.9% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Birmingham (B) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - Birmingham
Charles in your Change Map – Birmingham

7. Oxford

2.2% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Oxford (OX) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - Oxford
Charles in your Change Map – Oxford

6. Derby

2.2% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Derby (DE) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - Derby
Charles in your Change Map – Derby

5. Newport

2.5% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Newport (NP) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - Newport
Charles in your Change Map – Newport

4. Stoke on Trent

2.8% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Stoke on Trent (ST) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - Stoke on Trent
Charles in your Change Map – Stoke on Trent

3. Nottingham

2.87% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Nottingham (NG) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - Nottingham
Charles in your Change Map – Nottingham

2. Northern Ireland (Belfast)

2.9% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Belfast (BT) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - Belfast
Charles in your Change Map – Belfast

1. Newcastle Upon Tyne

3.2% of King Charles III 50ps were found in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE) postcodes.

Charles in your Change Map - Newcastle Upon Tyne
Charles in your Change Map – Newcastle Upon Tyne

Not forgetting London…

An honourable mention goes to Greater London which had 16 entries across 8 postcodes (making up a whopping 5.1% of all KCIII 50ps found).

Do you live in one of these areas? If so, you’re highly likely to come across a King Charles III 50p in your change. You can view the Charles in your Change map in full to check your own area here >>

Make sure you’re using cash where possible to maximise your chances, and who knows, maybe you’ll find other commemorative coins along the way.

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