2013 1oz Silver Proof Coin - HRH Prince George

IN CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF HRH PRINCE GEORGE

A certificate accompanies this beautiful coin celebrating the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge.  Struck by the Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Autralian Currency Act 1965.

Prince George was born on 22nd July 2013 and is the first child of Their Royal Highnessess The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and a great grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.

The reverse of the coin depicts a sculpted portrait of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge cradling and gazing lovingly at their newborn baby.  The image is encircled by a ribbon tied in a bow supporting a delicate bouquet of acorns and fleur de lys - symbols from The Duke and Duchess' Coat of Arms.  The inscription IN CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF HRH PRINCE GEORGE, the birth date and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark are also included in the design.

The obverse of the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and monetary denomination.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of the HRH Prince George 2013 1oz Silver Proof Coins.

The coin is encapulated and presented in the original Perth Mint packaging, with colourful outer box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and Certificate of Provenance.