Since then, British stamps have featured some time-honored traditions over the last 183 years.
In keeping with these traditions, King Charles III will also face left on his upcoming stamp.
Also in keeping with continuity, this new stamp has a similar look tonew coinsthat feature Charles.
Both used a sculpture made by Martin Jennings as their source material, perExpress.
Even so, the monarch is making choices that reflect his personality.
Accordingly, Charles decided to forego one traditional feature.
Even so, a crown was included as part of the design.
What sets King Charles III’s new stamp apart is its minimalist aesthetic, with no crown appearing anywhere.
“The portrait has a cerebral look which suits this thoughtful monarch.”
Charles has to wait until after his coronation to don a crown for photos or portraits.
Later on, he could decide to change things up with a different stamp design.
Queen Elizabeth was depicted differently across multiple stamps and coins, notesLeading Britain’s Conversation.
Or, he could follow in Queen Victoria’s footsteps.
This means the queen’s stamp may remain in circulation even after Charles’May 6 coronationreportsThe Telegraph.
Between 2021 and 2022, Charles wrote 2,400 letters annually.
Like stamps, coins featuring the king will also slowly make their way into circulation.
Coins with the queen’s likeness will remain in use much longer than the stamps.
According toCNBC, 29 billion coins featuring the queen were in circulation in September 2022.
The pound versions of these coins have an average circulation of 30 years.
