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Royal Mint Releases New 10p Charles III Capercaillie Coins

8/25/2026

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The Royal Mint released new 10-pence coins bearing King Charles III’s portrait.
The coins entered public circulation on 25 August 2026, with 600,000 dated 2023 and 6.5 million dated 2026 distributed.
The reverse side depicts a capercaillie, a threatened Scottish bird, as part of a flora-fauna series.
These 10-pence pieces are the fourth denomination to feature King Charles III after the 5p, 50p and £1 coins.

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The Royal Mint released new 10-pence coins bearing King Charles III’s portrait.
The coins entered public circulation on 25 August 2026, with 600,000 dated 2023 and 6.5 million dated 2026 distributed.
The reverse side depicts a capercaillie, a threatened Scottish bird, as part of a flora-fauna series.
These 10-pence pieces are the fourth denomination to feature King Charles III after the 5p, 50p and £1 coins.