King Charles III: scope of his reign; speculation about the Commonwealth Realms

[sony]

Please, can someone make list of commonwealth countries, territories and dependencies which will have circulation coins with Charles III head.

Thanks.

[<k>]

The Crown Dependencies.

These consist of:

1] Jersey
2] Guernsey
3] The Isle of Man

British Overseas Territories.

These are British possessions and were formerly known as "colonies", but that is not a politically correct term these days.

These British overseas territories issue circulation coins:

1] Gibraltar
2] Bermuda
3] The Falkland Islands
4] St Helena-Ascension
5] The Cayman Islands

Commonwealth Realms

These Commonwealth Realms issue circulation coins showing the monarch:

1] Australia
2] New Zealand
3] Canada
4] Belize
5] The Solomon Islands

MEMBERS OF THE EAST CARIBBEAN STATES CURRENCY UNION

The coins of the East Caribbean States feature the monarch on their obverse.

British Overseas Territories
Anguilla
Montserrat

Commonwealth Realms
Antigua and Barbuda
Grenada             
St Christopher and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines

Republic
Dominica

[<k>]

See also:  Index of UK-related topics with international scope.

[Big_M]

Please, can someone make list of commonwealth countries, territories and dependencies which will have circulation coins with Charles III head.

Thanks.

Not included in the list by <k> are Cook Islands, a dependency of New Zealand, which also issue circulation coins bearing the effigy of the monarch

[eurocoin]

ECCB Governor says there may be 'no appetite' for King Charles on region's banknotes

Could Queen Elizabeth II be the last British monarch to feature on the currency of the Eastern Caribbean? Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Timothy NJ Antoine alluded to that possibility, saying his evaluation was that there is "no appetite" in the region for its continuation.

Speaking at a media briefing as the ECCB sought to highlight its 40th anniversary calendar of events, Governor Antoine said that the decision would be left up to the Monetary Council, which is made up of the member states' Finance Ministers. "With the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, it is a fair question: what comes next? That is a decision that our Monetary Council, most of whom are Prime Ministers, will make in due course," he said.

King Charles III automatically became the British monarch following the passing of his mother in September. The death of Queen Elizabeth last year has reopened the debate on the type of relationship that former British colonies in the Commonwealth, including many of the Eastern Caribbean states, will have with the United Kingdom.

The Reserve Bank of Australia—its central bank—has already announced its intention to not include King Charles' portrait on its $5 banknote (although Royal Australian Mint noted that King Charles will replace his mother on the country's coins).

Governor Antoine said, regardless of the decision made by the Monetary Council, it would be years before any change is made about a new banknote design. "I have said before that there is no imminent change to our existing currency; we have in stock three to four years of mint condition [bank]notes. We are not going to burn them up or throw them away, we invested heavily in them," he explained.

The ECCB Governor continued that, in his discussions around the region, there was more interest in replacing the monarch with another Caribbean icon. "What I heard was people enquiring when we will have more of our own...at the moment we have Sir Arthur Lewis, a Nobel Laureate, and Sir K Dwight Venner, the longest serving [ECCB Governor]," he said. However, Governor Antoine noted that any decision on a new face on the banknotes would require a consensus by eight separate member countries—a challenge within the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. "The challenge with eight member countries is how are you going to make those decisions...if it was one country, it could be easily determined. That is not so easy with eight member countries and so one of the things we also heard is that we should feature more prominence of existing landmarks," he explained.

The status of the British monarchy remains a fiercely debated topic in the region, as the spectre of British slavery of Africans in many Caribbean countries looms large. Visits by British royals to countries in the region have been met with protests, calls for reparations for the damage caused by slavery and the end of the monarchy as the head of state, with an eye on becoming a republic.

In September 2022, Prime Minister Gaston Browne hinted that a referendum could be called to decide whether Antigua and Barbuda would move to become a republic, shortly after Charles III was announced King. The Prime Minister's comments also followed Barbados' transition to a republic last year, officially removing the monarch as its head of state with Sandra Mason, Barbados' last Governor General, becoming its first president under the new political system.

[<k>]

From Cayman News Service:

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority reaches out for design ideas for new cash.

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the currency currently in circulation in the Cayman Islands will be phased out and replaced with a new design featuring King Charles III. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, which is responsible for issuing the country's money, is working on a redesign of the local banknotes in partnership with the government and is asking the public to take part in a survey to determine which theme is most preferred for the new banknotes.

The current design features local marine life, flora and fauna, as well as references to Cayman's seafaring history and scenic locations. Those taking part in the survey will have the option to select from specific themes and can submit additional ideas of their own.

"We look forward to developing banknotes that Caymanian citizens can identify with and be proud to use as their money," said CIMA Managing Director Cindy Scotland. "The process to redesign our local banknotes will also include an educational campaign that will seek to raise awareness about the history and unique features of our local currency."

As steps to guarantee that physical cash continues to be available and accepted as a means of payment for many years to come, CIMA is also taking this opportunity to upgrade the paper used in the banknotes to polymer, which is more durable and cost-effective. The coin designs will remain the same, except that Queen Elizabeth's image will be replaced by that of King Charles.

Finance Minister Chris Saunders said that phasing in the King's image on the coins and notes presents an opportunity to involve Caymanians of all ages and walks of life in the redesign process. "The end result will be a currency design that is truly of the people and for the people of these Islands," he said.

Following the design process, CIMA will authorise the production of the new banknotes in consultation with the Cayman Islands banknotes printer and decide on potential issue dates.

The Cayman Islands are a British overseas territory.

This news implicitly confirms that the territory is happy to retain the monarchy and furthermore is not seeking independence from the UK.

[<k>]

I wonder which countries/territories might consider replacing the effigy of the monarch from the coins with their coats of arms.

My bets are: Solomon Islands, Belize and Cayman Islands.

As regards the Cayman Islands, you proved to be wrong, Big_M. 

[Pabitra]

Will the effigy on coin decision be separate from those on bank notes?


https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/inside-the-decision-to-replace-queen-elizabeths-portrait-with-indigenous-design-on-5-note/hp4h0fagq

[<k>]

Will the effigy on coin decision be separate from those on bank notes?

The article did not state whether the Cayman Islands' banknotes would feature King Charles III.

Traditionally their coins show the monarch, since the Caymans are a British overseas territory.

That leaves room to put local personalities on the banknotes, if they so wish.

It would be a nice division of features: monarch on the coins, locals on the banknotes.

But we shall see.

[Pabitra]

Please, can someone make list of commonwealth countries, territories and dependencies which will have circulation coins with Charles III head.

You never know who might decide to change but here is my take

[eurocoin]

A so far overlooked article about the Solomon Islands:

King Charles III coins to enter circulation in Solomon Islands

Around the world some Commonwealth countries are preparing to update their currency to feature the new British monarch, King Charles III.

At the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, early discussions are underway to swap the image of Queen Elizabeth II out for that of the new king on the country's coins.

Uriel Matanani, the Central Bank's manager for corporate communications, says updating the country's coins was discussed in a recent board meeting. 

"What was discussed on the board level is that the governor informed them that it is normal process now that we'll have to change from the queen's effigy to the king," he said.

"Established protocols are also there in place for this process to take place."

Source: ABC.

[Big_M]

RE: Solomon Islands

So far, with the year 2023 on the coin, MDM, Reppa etc. have used the portrait of QE2 without any modification.

[eurocoin]

Yes, you are definitely right. And just this morning I saw that the first 2024-dated coins have also already been unveiled (release sheduled for next month):
It was already strange to see her portrait on 2023-dated coins, but this is even weirder.

[krishna]

Yes, you are definitely right. And just this morning I saw that the first 2024-dated coins have also already been unveiled (release sheduled for next month):
It was already strange to see her portrait on 2023-dated coins, but this is even weirder.

Now this is heresy or laziness or both

[eurocoin]

Eastern Caribbean Central Bank seeks public input on currency redesign

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council has given its approval for the replacement of the Queen's image on the Eastern Caribbean Currency. The proposed replacement is an emblem that intricately captures the flags of ECCB member countries, offering a more comprehensive representation of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).

This decision reflects a step towards a currency design that resonates more closely with the diverse nations within the ECCU, marking a departure from the traditional depiction of the Queen's image.

In a bid to involve the public in this significant decision, the ECCB invites individuals to share their views and provide suggestions on the proposed currency redesign. Interested parties can contribute to this dialogue by sending their thoughts via email to newecimage@eccb-centralbank.org.

The initiative to seek public input underscores the ECCB's commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that the redesigned currency is reflective of the collective identity of the ECCU member countries. This opportunity allows residents, stakeholders, and the wider public to actively participate in shaping a currency that not only serves as a medium of exchange but also stands as a symbol of unity and shared identity among the Eastern Caribbean nations. As the ECCB advances this process, the engagement of the public becomes pivotal in crafting a currency design that resonates with the values and aspirations of the diverse communities within the ECCU. The call for public input marks a progressive and inclusive approach to decision-making within the region's monetary framework.

Individuals are encouraged to express their views and contribute to the dialogue, emphasizing the significance of collective input in shaping the visual representation of the Eastern Caribbean Currency.