Coin collectors and enthusiasts alike will have to wait a few years before they see King Charles lll on their legal tender coins. 

In the new design, the King faces left - keeping with conventions that each new sovereign changes directions.

The Reserve Bank expects the 10 cent coin to be minted in 2025 - with the others following in 2027.

Director of Money and Cash Ian Woolford told Heather du Plessis-Allan they still have a lot of coins with the Queen's effigy on hand.

“Also it’ll be a couple of years before we do a new order, and it doesn’t make sense to destroy good coins.”

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Coin collectors and enthusiasts alike will have to wait a few years before they see King Charles lll on their legal tender coins.  
In the new design, the King faces left - keeping with conventions that each new sovereign changes directions. 
The Reserve Bank expects the 10 cent coin to be minted in 2025 - with the others following in 2027. 
Director of Money and Cash Ian Woolford told Heather du Plessis-Allan they still have a lot of coins with the Queen's effigy on hand. 
“Also it’ll be a couple of years before we do a new order, and it doesn’t make sense to destroy good coins.” 
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.