Millions of new King Charles 10p coins enter circulation in the UK

In the UK, over seven million new 10p coins featuring King Charles III's portrait entered circulation on August 25, 2026. This release includes 600,000 coins dated 2023 and 6.5 million dated 2026, marking the first time the 10p denomination has featured the King's image. The coins showcase a capercaillie bird on the reverse side, reflecting King Charles's commitment to conservation. The Royal Mint aims to meet increased demand for the 10p denomination, which has not seen new coins in circulation for four years.