King Charles Set to Appear on  UK Banknotes: A Historic Change Coming in June

From June 5, King Charles will make his way onto UK banknotes, according to the Bank of England. After revealing the design more than a year ago, the new notes will showcase the 75-year-old monarch on five, 10, 20, and 50-pound polymer banknotes. Don’t worry, the notes with the late Queen Elizabeth will still be around.

The Bank of England wants to be eco-friendly, so the new banknotes with King Charles will only be printed to replace old, worn-out ones or to meet an increased demand for cash. This way, they are following advice from the Royal Household and trying to reduce the environmental and financial impact of the change. So, don’t expect to see all the new notes at once – they’ll be introduced “very gradually.



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King Charles, who took over the throne after Queen Elizabeth’s impressive 70-year reign came to an end in 2022, is not new to the coin scene. In late 2022, the Royal Mint started circulating coins featuring his profile.



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It’s different to see a new face on the banknotes and also a huge change in a part of history. King Charles will be the second monarch to grace the Bank of England’s banknotes. so lets see how new notes will look, how people will react. don’t forget to check your wallets and piggy banks for any old, worn-out ones that might need replacing,