The 16 Most Surprising Royal Changes Since Queen Elizabeth’s Passing
The King of Cash
Britain’s money is getting a royal glow-up. With Queen Elizabeth not on the throne, coins and banknotes are slowly swapping her familiar profile for King Charles’s. The new 50-pence coins started landing in wallets at the end of 2022, with Charles facing the opposite direction, as tradition requires. But paper money took a bit longer to catch up.
Banknotes featuring the king’s portrait debuted in the summer of 2024, appearing on all the major denominations. Don’t worry if you’re still carrying notes with the queen’s face, they’ll remain valid for years. This slow rollout is designed to keep things eco-friendly and easy on the budget. Same money, new royal face.
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