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A new face on Australia's coins

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From next year, new coins will see the face of King Charles III on one side.


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By Emma Kellaway

Presented by Maridel Martinez

Source: SBS



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From next year, new coins will see the face of King Charles III on one side.


Key Points

  • The first step is for the Royal Australian Mint to consult with its British counterpart to obtain a portrait of King Charles III.
  • Buckingham Palace will then approve the image, and there will be testing before the roll out of production.
  • The new coins will be expected to reach Australian banks, pockets, purses and registers sometime next year

The Royal Australian Mint CEO Leigh Gordon says that although there has been a gradual decline in the need for coins over the years, their relevance remains.


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