The Royal Mint has revealed the design of the £5 coin to celebrate the christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
Approved by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Her Majesty the Queen and the Chancellor of the Exchequer and designed by respected engraver John Bergdahl; the coin is decorated with harp-playing cherubs encircled by swags of lilies – which are also included on Prince George’s christening coin.
The coin – which will be available in silver and gold – bears the inscription, "To celebrate the Christening of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge 2015".
Shane Bissett, Director of Commemorative Coin and Medals at The Royal Mint said: "These coins will be a fitting addition to The Royal Mint’s long tradition of creating works of art to celebrate landmark events in the history of the Royal family. It is entirely appropriate that we commemorate this significant occasion with the release of a special coin, just as we celebrated the christening of Prince George."
A special limited edition £5 coin, also designed by John Bergdahl, was issued by The Royal Mint to mark the birth of Princess Charlotte on 2nd May 2015. Her christening will take place on 5 July at St Mary Magdalene Church at Her Majesty the Queen’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Princess Charlotte’s £5 christening coin unveiled
