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The E-Sylum: Volume 26, Number 8, February 19, 2023, Article 27

'HIDDEN IMAGE' IN NEW KING CHARLES COINS

Has Charles got a little birdie in his ear? Some think there's a 'hidden image' in the new King Charles coins. -Editor

  King Charles birdie

For years, coins have featured a number of hidden images, much to the delight of those who love to search for them.

In good news for collectors, another surprise is on the way. The experts at Britannia CoiCompany, who buy and sell collectible coins, have spotted a hidden image in the new range of King Charles III coins being released to the UK.

On first glance, it is easy to miss the hidden design. But the pros believe 'you'll never un-see' the latest detail once it has been pointed out to you.

Look closely and you might be able to spot what appears to be a bird whispering into the King's ear - a move which could imply he is listening to the plight of nature.

Jon White, Director of Britannia Coin Company, said: "Once you've seen the bird on King Charles's ear, you'll zero-in on it every time you see one of his coins and I suspect you'll never un-see it.

"I have no idea if Martin Jennings, the artist, intended to include this hidden image. If he did, I think it's clever and fitting acknowledgement of His Majesty's passion for wildlife and that he's listening to the plights our natural world faces.

"These new coins already have collectors talking, thanks to the King's choice to be shown without a crown. Supposedly, he wanted to keep the design simple and without extra embellishment. Lots of these Charles III coins are already in circulation but they'll become more common as more are released, meaning everyone will get the chance to spot the secret bird detail for themselves."

To read the complete article, see:
Experts spot hidden image in new King Charles coins that you 'can't un-see' (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/experts-spot-hidden-image-new-29201053)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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