Feds Announce King Charles III Will Appear on New Canadian Coins, $20 Banknote

The Royal coin is unveiled by Minister of Public Services and Procurement Helena Jaczek (R) and President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint Marie Lemay during coronation celebrations in honour of King Charles III, in Ottawa on May 6, 2023. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby

The image of Queen Elizabeth II on Canada’s coins and $20 bill will soon be replaced by an image of King Charles III.

On May 6, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in England for the King’s coronation, a news release issued by his office said the government will unveil a new Royal Crown, Royal Flag, Canadian stamp, and collector coins at a celebration in Ottawa later that day.