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Published 10:36 27 Sept 2022 BST
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King Charles III will now be the face on your tenner (Picture: Getty Images)[/caption]
New banknotes featuring Charles are expected to enter circulation by mid-2024 and his portrait will appear on existing designs of all four denominations of banknote (£5, £10, £20 and £50).
This will be a continuation of the current polymer series and no additional changes to the banknote designs will be made, the Bank of England said.
There are around 27 billion coins currently circulating in the UK bearing the effigy of the Queen. These will be replaced over time as they become damaged or worn, and to meet demand for additional coins.
Four stamps that feature portraits of the Queen will also released in her memory, the Royal Mail has announced.
Simon Thompson, chief executive of Royal Mail, said: “For the past 70 years every British stamp has been personally approved by Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth.
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King Charles will be replacing his mother on the throne and on the bank notes (Picture: Getty Images)[/caption]
“Today we are unveiling these stamps, the first to be approved by His Majesty The King, in tribute to a woman whose commitment to public service and duty was unparalleled in the history of this country.”
A presentation pack of all four stamps will retail at £6.95 and is available to pre-order on the Royal Mail’s website.
This comes as Australians have been suggesting that Steve Irwin should feature on their banknotes instead of the King following the Queen's passing.
Just like in several Commonwealth countries, the British monarch is the head of state in Australia and appears on currency.
"The reigning monarch has traditionally appeared on the lowest denomination of Australian banknote," the RBA said.
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