King Charles III Coins

King Charles III Britannia Coins

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022, The Royal Mint released two versions of the 2023 Britannia coins: one featuring Queen Elizabeth II's fifth portrait and another with the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III.

The new portrait, crafted by renowned sculptor and engraver Martin Jennings, debuted on the 2023 King Charles III Britannia coin range and is now featured on the 2024 Britannia one ounce gold coin as well as the entire 2024 Britannia coin series.

2024 Proof Sovereigns

The 2024 proof sovereign range is ideal for collectors seeking the first sovereign coin showcasing the definitive coinage portrait of King Charles III, paired with the St George and the dragon design. Additionally, these sovereign coins offer financial advantages as they are exempt from capital gains tax and VAT-free.

Who Engraved the UK Definitive Coinage Portraits of Charles III?

After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022, Martin Jennings sculpted and designed the new King Charles III definitive coinage portrait. The 2023 Coronation Sovereign features the crowned portrait by Martin Jennings, which includes the engraving of a Tudor Crown placed upon the original uncrowned portrait.

Who Is Martin Jennings?

Jennings was born in 1957. He graduated from the University of Oxford in 1979, where he studied English Literature and Language. Afterwards, Jennings undertook a course in Lettering (1979-80).