Final £1 coins featuring late Queen enter circulation
Published: 8/20/2025
The Royal Mint is releasing the final batch of £1 coins featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II before transitioning to King Charles III coins. A total of 23 million Elizabeth II coins dated 2021 and 2022 will enter circulation alongside 7.5 million King Charles III coins. This historic moment marks a shift in British coinage history, with the 2022 coins set to be the rarest in circulation. The Royal Mint encourages people to check their change for these new coins, hoping to spark a rewarding hobby for collectors.
