Will Charles III replace Queen Elizabeth on Canadian money any time soon?.Only 28 per cent say they have a favourable view of Charles, while nearly half (48 per cent) did not.

Sixty per cent of respondents opposed even recognizing Charles as King, according to the same poll.

Support was highest in Ontario and the Prairie provinces, and lowest in Quebec. While the new look may be an exciting switch for people who are fond of the monarchy, history buffs or collectors of currency, many Canadians are not thrilled that King Charles is the country's head of state and may not care to see his face in their wallets.Īn Angus Reid Institute poll conducted ahead of the coronation indicated that an average of just 38 per cent of respondents want to see the new sovereign on their coins and bills. He also confirmed that he has asked the Bank of Canada to update the $20 bill - the only Canadian banknote left bearing a royal's face - during its next design process.Ĭanada is not obligated to put the monarch on its money, but it is tradition.

Trudeau said he has asked the Royal Canadian Mint to create an effigy of His Majesty to appear on the obverse, or 'heads,' side of Canadian coins in circulation. To mark the coronation of King Charles III, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed on Saturday that Canadian coins and the $20 banknote will be updated with the new monarch's image, replacing that of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth. Supporting more life than any other native tree species in the UK, the oak tree has a long association with monarchies, as ancient kings of Britain and Roman Emperors wore crowns of oak leaves.įound in a small part of Scotland, the capercaillie is the world’s largest grouse and features on the reverse of the UK 10p coin.Īfter becoming extinct once before, in the mid-18th century, the species is now at risk of becoming extinct for the second time.Canadian currency is getting a facelift - literally. The UK 5p coin displays a leaf taken from an oak tree, signifying its role as a rich habitat for biodiversity in woodland areas. With the bulk of its UK population found in areas of Scotland, the red squirrel can also be found in Northern Ireland, the Isle of Wight, Brownsea Island, Anglesey, Cumbria, Kielder Forest and Formby.Ĭonservation efforts are in place to manage the population in the UK to avoid it becoming extinct. The red squirrel’s distinctive colouring blends perfectly with the reddish hue of the UK 2p coin.

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