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The Royal Canadian Mint has revealed commemorative coins featuring the likeness of King Charles III in celebration of his 75th birthday. The intricate process involved soliciting design concepts from over 350 artists and Mint engravers, with the winning design by Canadian portrait artist Steven Rosati receiving the necessary approvals. The engraving and tooling phase was followed by coin production, and a limited number of 2023-dated coins bearing King Charles III’s effigy will enter circulation in early December. Despite the transition in monarchs, existing “Queen” coins are expected to circulate for over 20 years due to their lifespan.

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Yellow Card achieved a historic feat in the African crypto landscape by becoming the first Fintech on the continent to introduce PayPal USD (PYUSD). This groundbreaking stablecoin, issued by Paxos, is poised to revolutionize digital financial transactions between Africa and the United States. The move aligns with the surging crypto adoption in Africa, experiencing a remarkable 1200% growth from 2020 to 2021, reaching $106 billion. Yellow Card is an emerging fastest-growing cryptocurrency company in Africa with a presence in 20 countries and remains a driving force in fostering rapid crypto growth across the continent.

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Britain’s King Charles commemorates his 75th birthday by inaugurating the Coronation Food Project, aimed at addressing food poverty and minimising waste. Joined by Queen Camilla, the royal couple plans to mark the occasion by touring a surplus food distribution centre and engaging with leading UK supermarkets to explore avenues for redistributing surplus food. In addition to hosting a reception to honour nurses and midwives, Charles extends the celebration by acknowledging individuals and organizations sharing his milestone age. This initiative aligns with his commitment to social causes and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts in combating food poverty and promoting sustainability.

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