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2026 (To be issued August 20 2026)

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Saw my first Class 398 Citylink tram-train the other day.

Didn't see any Class 150's all day, I wonder if they are all retired now?

EDIT: This news is a week old - There are 15 150s still in service and unfortunately they will be gone by the end of this year for sure once the 398s and more 756s take over the Cardiff valley routes.

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I have acquired a couple of 2026 ten pence coins in my change

Obverse: The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.

Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).

Around, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · 2026 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

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Obverse Inscription: CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · 2026 ·

Ten Pence 2026: Details​

CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeTen Pence (Capercaillie)
Issued2026
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - First Portrait
Face Value10 (x Penny)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
MaterialNickel-plated Steel
DesignerRoyal Mint
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size24.5000 mm
Thickness2.0500 mm
Mass6.5000 g
 
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Reverse: In the right-hand part of the coin, the design depicts a capercaillie bird on a field of flowers.

On the left, on two lines the value and denomination, 10 PENCE.

The background on the left has a pattern of repeating three interlocking letters C, a feature which takes its inspiration from history and the cypher of King Charles II (C for Charles, CC for Charles the Second, CCC for Charles III), and small diamonds.

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Reverse Inscription10 PENCE


Edge: Milled Edge Inscription: None

Release date: 2 January 2026.
 
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