The coins also feature large numbering, which is different from previous designs, and makes the coins more accessible, he said. Charles has spent a lot of his life dedicated to nature and conservation.”Ī repeating pattern of three interlocking C’s features on all of the coins, which takes its inspiration from history and the cypher of Charles II. They’re reflecting the era of climate change, and also reflecting the monarch from which they are issued under. He added: “These are very much of our era. These are a real watershed moment in the history of the British coinage because what we see is a complete gear change, to focus on flora and fauna.” “That’s been the key theme for centuries, barring a couple of exceptions. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAĬhris Barker, information and research manager at the Royal MintMuseum, said traditionally British coin design had been dominated by heraldry. The 2p coin will be among those appearing in people’s small change by the end of the year.
