The top of the "tails" side of the coin reads "His Majesty King Charles III," while the bottom is etched with 1948 — his birth year — and 2023.

King Charles £1 enters circulation - how to spot valuable coins . Millions of King Charles £1 coins have been released, but you could have more valuable currency in your spare change.

King Charles III has been known to participate in comedy sketches and crack jokes during speeches. He delivered the weather report while visiting BBC Scotland's studio in 2012.

New sets of coins are struck in response to demand. "It is an honour to reveal that King Charles III’s £1 coin is now in circulation," said Rebecca Morgan, director at the Royal Mint.

New £1 coins featuring the head of King Charles III enter circulation on Tuesday, the Royal Mint has confirmed. His Majesty’s official effigy appears on three million coins that have been ...