Prince George christening coins
A special set of coins will be created to mark the christening of Prince George, the Royal Mint has announced. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will conduct the ceremony on 23 October.
Coins to mark Prince George's christening
A special set of coins will be created to mark the christening of Prince George, the Royal Mint has announced.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby son will be christened at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, on Wednesday October 23 - just over three months since his birth.
There will be a gold kilo coin, £5 coin in silver and another more affordable £5 coin.
Details of the prices and how many will be created have yet to be announced.
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