Wildlife on coins
The Royal Mint have designed a new set of coins for the reign of Charles III. All the coins feature plants and endangered animals from the UK. We have made some fun activities for your class to help them explore the different animals and plants featured on the new coins. You can download and print all the activities below.
Aims
To become familiar with UK coinage and the new designs of King Charles III.
To raise awareness of the natural world and endangered species within the UK.
Curriculum links
Expressive arts : Art and design
Penny: Hazel Dormouse
Have fun making your own model of a hazel dormouse in its nest. This activity is inspired by the new penny coin – part of the set of British wildlife conservation themed coins of King Charles III.
Two pence: Red Squirrel
Have fun making your own squirrel model inspired by the new two pence coin – part of the set of British wildlife conservation themed coins of King Charles III.
Ten pence: Capercaillie
Have fun making your own capercaillie model inspired by the new ten pence coin – part of the set of British wildlife conservation themed coins of King Charles III.
Twenty pence: Puffin
Have fun making your own puffin model inspired by the new twenty pence coin – part of the set of British wildlife conservation themed coins of King Charles III.
Fifty pence: Salmon
Have fun making your own salmon model inspired by the new fifty pence coin – part of the set of British wildlife conservation themed coins of King Charles III.
One pound: Bees
Have fun making your own animated scene of bees gathering nectar and pollen in a wild flower meadow. This activity is inspired by the new £1 and £2 coins – part of the set of British wildlife conservation themed coins of King Charles III.