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Not only was Queen Elizabeth II the only monarch most of us have ever known, but her portrait is synonymous with money in the UK. It's hard to imagine British currency without her image. Yet, following her death on Sept. 8, many things are likely to change, including the way money in the UK looks. Not only will her portrait be replaced by the new monarch, King Charles III, but the direction his portrait faces will also change.
Can Money With the Queen's Face Still Be Used?
Firstly, there's no need to panic. Any cash you have is still legal tender. It will, however, be phased out over time and replaced with notes and coins featuring images of her son King Charles III.
What Will Happen to Money After the Queen's Death?
A new portrait of King Charles III will likely be commissioned imminently,...
Not only was Queen Elizabeth II the only monarch most of us have ever known, but her portrait is synonymous with money in the UK. It's hard to imagine British currency without her image. Yet, following her death on Sept. 8, many things are likely to change, including the way money in the UK looks. Not only will her portrait be replaced by the new monarch, King Charles III, but the direction his portrait faces will also change.
Can Money With the Queen's Face Still Be Used?
Firstly, there's no need to panic. Any cash you have is still legal tender. It will, however, be phased out over time and replaced with notes and coins featuring images of her son King Charles III.
What Will Happen to Money After the Queen's Death?
A new portrait of King Charles III will likely be commissioned imminently,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Joely Chilcott
- Popsugar.com
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