{"product_id":"2014-prince-george-first-birthday-5-pound-silver-proof-coin","title":"2014 Prince George First Birthday £5 Silver Proof Coin – Royal Mint","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrince George First Birthday Silver Proof Coin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Prince George first birthday silver proof coin was struck by The Royal Mint to celebrate the first birthday of HRH Prince George of Cambridge, born on 22 July 2013. It is a £5 crown struck in .925 sterling silver to proof quality, with a face value of five pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse, by heraldic painter Edgar Fuller, shows a cruciform version of the Royal Arms. Four shields, carrying England's three lions, Scotland's lion rampant and a harp, are joined by the floral emblems of the rose, shamrock, leek and thistle, with 2014 either side of the leek. The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Royal Design Rarely Seen on Coins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created for Queen Elizabeth II, this cruciform Royal Arms crown design had not been struck for more than 50 years. It made a fitting tribute for the great-grandson of the Queen and a memorable piece of royal commemorative coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited Mintage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Mint limited this Prince George first birthday silver proof coin to a maximum mintage of 7,500. It sold out in July 2014, days before the prince's first birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silver proof coin is presented in its presentation box with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrince George First Birthday Silver Proof Coin Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin: 2014 First Birthday of HRH Prince George of Cambridge £5 Silver Proof Coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuer: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: £5 (Five Pounds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: .925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 28.28 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 38.61 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum mintage: 7,500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse designer: Edgar Fuller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Queen Elizabeth II (Ian Rank-Broadley portrait)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Certificate of authenticity, presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollecting royal commemoratives? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/2018-royal-wedding-quarter-oz-gold-proof-coin-perth-mint\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e2018 Royal Wedding 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from The Perth Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho issued the 2014 Prince George First Birthday coin?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Mint issued it as a £5 crown to celebrate Prince George's first birthday. The design was approved by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Queen Elizabeth II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much silver does this coin contain?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is struck in .925 sterling silver and weighs 28.28 grams, with a diameter of 38.61 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the reverse of the coin show?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cruciform Royal Arms design of four shields, joined by the rose, shamrock, leek and thistle, with 2014 either side of the leek.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many of these coins were made?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Mint limited the mintage to a maximum of 7,500 coins, and the coin sold out days before Prince George's first birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more collectible coins and commemoratives in our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/collections\/collectibles\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e World \u0026amp; Vintage Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Gold Proof Sets \u0026amp; Commemorative Medals collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koalaehub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54486503653740,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5907\/9788\/files\/FirstBirthdayofHRHPrinceGeorge-1.webp?v=1790214860","url":"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/2014-prince-george-first-birthday-5-pound-silver-proof-coin","provider":"Koalaehub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}