A nice context for some creative work and discussions perhaps.
The Royal Mint has announced the release of a new set of coinage, despite the reduced use of coins
generally.
The coins will enter circulation by the end of the year, marking the new reign of King Charles III and celebrating his love of the natural world.
The new coins of the nation. Representing causes close to His Majesty King Charles III's heart, these are the designs you will start to see on the coins in your change.
— The Royal Mint (@RoyalMintUK) October 12, 2023
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The tails side of every coin from the 1p to the £2 will feature the country's flora and fauna.
They also feature large numbers, which are apparently designed to help children count with money.
They are designed to show the importance, and precariousness, of the natural world:1p: A hazel dormouse, which has seen its population halve since 2007
2p: A red squirrel, which is expected to blend into the colour of the copper coin
5p: An oak tree leaf, signifying its role as a rich habitat for biodiversity in woodland areas and an association with monarchy of the past
10p: The capercaillie - the world's largest grouse - found in a small part of Scotland and threatened with extinction
20p: A puffin
50p: The Atlantic salmon, which is at threat from river pollution and habitat loss
£1: Bees
£2: National flowers - a rose for England, a daffodil for Wales, a thistle for Scotland and a shamrock for Northern Ireland
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