2013 Royal Christening Gold £5 Proof Crowns

In 2013, The Royal Mint issued a second commemorative £5 gold crown.The first £5 gold crown celebrated the 60th anniverary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the second coin was issued to mark the Royal Christening of Prince George of Cambridge.

Multiple Versions

Following the precedent followed in recent years, there are multiple versions of these coins. These include base metal versions in cupro-nickel which should be available at banks and post offices, specimen versions in folder , silver proofs , piedfort silver proofs, gold proof, and piedfort platinum version.

Crowns & Gold Five Pounds

Obverse

The obverse reverts back to the fourth portrait of the Queen designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, and introduced in 1998.ELIZABETH II D G REG F D

Reverse

The reverse features the Lily Font, in which Prince George was christened, with lilies and cherubs and the text:
"To celebrate the Christening of PRINCE GEORGE of CAMBRIDGE 2013
DIEU ET MON DROIT

Prices

When compared to the Royal Mint price of £2,000.00 you will make a saving of £2,000.00 per item when ordering from us.

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Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10,
Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15,
Insured Shipping via Fedex $40