Unveiling of Collector Coins Commemorating HRH Prince George of Cambridge
His Excellency, accompanied by the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint, unveiled collector coins commemorating the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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The new $5 collector coin was produced with 99.99% fine silver with selective gold-plating to celebrate the arrival of His Royal Highness the Prince of Cambridge. The reverse image features a gold-plated monogrammed “W” and “C” with crowns, representing the cyphers of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, flanked by maple leaves. The coin’s outer edge depicts an ornate ring with all the accoutrements of life with a newborn: baby rattles, plush toys, bibs, soothers, sippy cups and tiny shoes and socks intermixed with moons and stars. The year “2013” appears below the initials and the word “CANADA” above to highlight the close relationship Canada shares with the Royal Family.
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"These coins are exceptional keepsakes and tangible reminders to royal watchers and collectors alike—indeed, to all Canadians—of this historic occasion," stated His Excellency. "The imagery on these coins honour the Royal birth with traditional baby items and with the warmth and togetherness of family, but it also honours the Royal Family’s connection with Canada."
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The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, also addressed those in attendance.
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The new 25-cent cupro-nickel coin features a baby carriage with the year “2013” engraved above. The carriage, adorned by maple leaves, is positioned within the smallest of three rings nestled within each other to divide the coin into three sections. The middle circle includes tiny beads along its outer edge and is divided vertically, featuring the names “William” on the left and “Catherine” on the right. Monogrammed first letter initials of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with crowns (representing the Royal Couple’s cyphers) flank either side of the outermost ring with “CANADA” above and “25 CENTS” below.
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The set of three $20 coins delivers a trilogy of heartwarming scenes to express the joy and wonder of the first months with a precious newborn and is expertly crafted in fine silver. The coin designs are as follows: a baby tucked away in a cradle with all the love and lace typical of a Royal nursery; three hands (Mummy’s, Daddy’s and baby’s) touching to form a family bond within the shape of a heart; and a sleeping baby in a crib with two plush toys, a beaver and RCMP moose, to represent Canada’s close ties with the Royal Family. Each of the three coin designs features maple leaves and “2013” to mark the year of this historic occasion.
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His Excellency, along with the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint, posed with the Ontario-based artist Ms. Laurie McGaw, who designed the coins.
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