Secret symbol on coin?

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  1. samclemens3991

    samclemens3991 Well-Known Member

    I do not collect British coins, but this morning found a story that the new King Charles coins have a secret symbol. There is supposed to be a small bird whispering in the kings ear. It is supposed to represent his fear and concern for nature. The bird is supposed to be hidden in the wrinkles on his face. I regret to say I could not make this out but then I suck at stuff like that; no imagination I guess. Curious if any one else has heard this story or can see the bird. James
     
    samclemens3991, Feb 15, 2023
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I don't see anything birdlike in or near the king's ear in the portraits shown on his coins so far?

    Maybe it's not that you lack imagination, but rather that the person who made that up has too much of it? ;)
     
    lordmarcovan, Feb 15, 2023
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    WAIT, WAIT! I SEE IT!!!

    Hang on- I'll make a pic.
     
    lordmarcovan, Feb 15, 2023
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

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    lordmarcovan, Feb 15, 2023
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  6. samclemens3991

    samclemens3991 Well-Known Member

    Cool! Yes I see it now.
     
    samclemens3991, Feb 15, 2023
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  7. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Front center of ear is the body and a long tail down past the earlobe
    EDIT: I was too slow
     
    expat, Feb 15, 2023
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  8. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    longnine009, Feb 15, 2023
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  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Oh good grief!
     
    Collecting Nut, Feb 15, 2023
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  10. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    I love it!
     
    -jeffB, Feb 15, 2023
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  11. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    How long until the interwebbie is buzzing with: "Check it out bra, King Charles is really Elon."
     
    longnine009, Feb 15, 2023
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  12. Muzyck

    Muzyck Rabbits!

    Cool!
     
    Muzyck, Feb 15, 2023
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  13. ZoidMeister

    ZoidMeister Hamlet Squire of Tomfoolery . . . . .

    OMG, the die was engraved by Michael Jackson too . . . (woo hoo) . . . .

    Z



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  14. Histman

    Histman Too Many Coins, Not Enough Time!

    Or it could just be that he has very large ears. :)
     
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  15. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    The question is: What kind of bird? Anyone want to guess?
    ;)
     
    SensibleSal66, Feb 15, 2023
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  16. ZoidMeister

    ZoidMeister Hamlet Squire of Tomfoolery . . . . .


    I am thinking a paraclete . . . . . .

    Z
     
    ZoidMeister, Feb 15, 2023
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  17. samclemens3991

    samclemens3991 Well-Known Member

    I would guess an English swallow
     
    samclemens3991, Feb 16, 2023
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  18. Clawcoins

    Clawcoins Damaging Coins Daily

    African Swallow,
    an unladen African Swallow.
     
    Clawcoins, Feb 16, 2023
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  19. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

     
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  20. Lon Chaney

    Lon Chaney Well-Known Member

    Kinda sounds like one of these "Is it a vase or two faces?" things. Any chance somebody just has too much time on their hands? Maybe staring at the coin while syncing up the Wizard of Oz and Dark Side of the Moon?
     
    Lon Chaney, Feb 16, 2023
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  21. Burton Strauss III

    Burton Strauss III Brother can you spare a trime? Supporter

    Of course, but it's a lot more fun than the usual design element pareidolia.
     
    Burton Strauss III, Feb 16, 2023
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