King Charles III takes over as the British monarch after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and that will lead to a demonetisation in the UK. Here’s everything that will change.
Sep 9, 2022
By: c-rounak.jain@timesinternet.in
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With King Charles III replacing Queen Elizabeth II as the monarch, new coins and currency notes will be minted and printed after the designs are approved.
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The death of Queen Elizabeth II has given the British monarchy its first King after over 70 years.
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The old coins and notes will be slowly phased out of circulation.
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The old coins and notes featuring Queen Elizabeth II will continue to be legal tender for the time being.
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Yes, other Commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia and New Zealand will also have to replace the Queen with the new King on their coins and notes.
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Wordings in the new passports will soon be changed from Her Majesty’s Passport Office to His Majesty’s Passport Office.
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The national anthem in the UK and New Zealand, and the royal anthem in Australia and Canada will now be God Save the King.
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The new King will also appear on stamps in the UK and other Commonwealth countries in the near future, once the designs are approved.
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Military medals will be changed. King Charles III will add the letter ‘R’ in his signature – R stands for Rex in Latin, which means King. Post boxes and police helmets could feature the new King’s cypher.
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