Business & Politics · 4 Beginner · August 25, 2026

New 10p Coin Shows King Charles III

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Vocabulary

coin /kɔɪn/ noun

small round metal money that you use to buy things

I put a coin in the vending machine to get a drink.

circulation /sɜrkjəˈleɪʃən/ noun

when money moves around and people use it

The new coins are now in circulation in all the shops.

grouse /graʊs/ noun

a wild bird that lives on hills and mountains

The grouse is brown and lives in Scotland.

extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adjective

no longer alive anywhere in the world

Dinosaurs are extinct. We will never see them.

feature /ˈfɪtʃər/ verb

to show something important or special

The new coin features a picture of the King.

change /tʃeɪndʒ/ noun

money you get back when you pay with more than the cost

I gave 20 pounds and the change was 5 pounds.

Article

A new coin is coming to the UK. It is a 10p coin. The coin has a picture of King Charles III on it. You may find this coin in your pocket soon.

What Is On The Coin?

The new coin shows two things. First, it shows the King's face. Second, it shows a bird. The bird is called a Scottish grouse. This bird lives in Scotland.

Why A Grouse?

The grouse is very special. There are not many grouse left in Scotland. The bird is in danger. It may disappear one day. The coin helps people think about this bird.

When Will You See It?

The new coin is in shops now. Banks give it to people. You can use it like any other coin. You can buy things with it. Keep your eyes open when you get change from a shop!

Do You Have One?

Many people want to find this coin. It is fun to look for new coins. Have you seen one yet? What will you do if you find one?

Discussion Questions

Have you ever found an interesting coin? Tell us about it.
Do you like to collect coins? Why or why not?
Why do you think Scotland put a grouse on this coin?
What animal would you put on a coin from your country?
Will you try to find this new 10p coin? What will you do with it?

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