A new ‘Queen Camilla’ coin approved by The Royal Mint will be the first UK coin to recognise the Queen Consort since the Tudors.
Typically, coins in the UK only feature the reigning monarch at the time and not their husband or wife.
Although the Royal Family has chosen to refer to the King’s wife as Queen Camilla publicly, she does still technically hold the role of Queen Consort by being married to King Charles, a direct descendant of the last monarch.
However, the new coin celebrating 500 years of the Crown will feature a Tudor rose on one side and then the crowned royal cyphers of both King Charles and Queen Camilla on the other side.
It’s been inspired by historic Crown coins produced during the reign of King Henry VIII, which featured the initials of his first three wives.
The reverse of the new coin, which will mark the Queen Consort for the first time since the Tudors (Image: Britannia Coin Company)
YouTuber Christopher Collects, who works for Royal Wootton Bassett’s Britannia Coin Company, says this will be a historic moment for coin collectors.
“We were surprised to see that these new collector’s coins feature the Queen’s cypher,” said Christopher.
“It’s a real tip of the hat to serious coin collectors who know their British history, but it’s also sure to appeal to royal watchers too.
Christopher Collects is a coin expert from Royal Wootton Bassett’s Britannia Coin Company (Image: The Britannia Coin Company)
“While the King now features on all new coins, this is the first time for centuries a Queen Consort has had her place on UK money.”
The first Crown coins were introduced during the reign of King Henry VIII as part of a reform of English coinage overseen by Cardinal Wolsey.
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Silver Crowns followed in 1551 during the reign of King Edward VI and became one of the most recognisable and substantial coins in circulation.
“As collectors, we’re always looking for those coins that tell a story beyond their face value,” added the Bassett coin expert.
“This release combines Royal history, Tudor inspiration and a genuinely rare constitutional moment.”
Camilla first became Queen Consort on September 8, 2022, when King Charles ascended to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Her coronation took place on May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey, confirming her role.
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