New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
A new 10p coin featuring King Charles and the world's largest grouse, the capercaillie, is now circulating in the UK. The Royal Mint began releasing these coins in 2023 and 2026, with about 600,000 from 2023 and 6.5 million from 2026 already in circulation. The design on the reverse side of the coin showcases the capercaillie, a bird found in a small part of Scotland and threatened with extinction.
The coin's introduction comes after the portrait of King Charles appeared on 5p, 50p, and £1 coins. The Royal Mint hopes this coin will spark a nationwide conversation about the capercaillie's conservation status, which is critically low. Bank of England banknotes will also soon incorporate wildlife images, following the king's coin redesign.
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