Postboxes, money, cyphers, flags and passports - the things that will change following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
09.09.2022 - 01:37
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As the reign of Queen Elizabeth II comes to an end - the start of the reign of King Charles III begins.
The Queen died on Thursday after at Balmoral, aged 96. The longest-reigning still-serving monarch in the world, her face has featured on stamps, coins and bank notes for decades.
In a statement confirming her death Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
"The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
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The Queen's son Charles became King immediately and will now begin his reign.
And with a new monarch comes changes when it comes to things like currently, stamps and flags. Here is a look at some of the things which will be affected over the coming months and years:
Coins featuring the new King will show him facing to the left.
Elizabeth II’s effigy faces to the right.
It is a tradition from the 17th century to alternate the way successive monarchs are facing.
New coins and notes will need to be designed and minted or printed, but are not likely to appear in general circulation for some time.
The Royal Mint advisory committee needs to send recommendations for new coins to the Chancellor and obtain royal approval.
Designs are then chosen and the final choices approved by the Chancellor and then the King.
The Queen’s coins did not appear until 1953 – the year after her accession.
Elizabeth II’s coins are expected to stay in use until they are gradually replaced.
The new King will at some stage feature on British stamps, and others around the Commonwealth.
He may have already sat for such sculptures or portraits, and he will again