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Wales Online
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Timothy Walker

HISTORICAL FACTS: What does er stand for and will it be replaced with cr - The Untold Story

Now that Charles has become King, everyday items such as banknotes and stamps are set to change. So, too, will the royal cypher.

The royal cypher is a monogram device, consisting of the initials of the monarch’s name and title. A crown is often used next to the monogram.

The cypher is used on such items as police helmets and post boxes. All of these will gradually change to the new cypher.

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