The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George
Britain's Prince George has been honoured with special coins by the Royal Mint to celebrate his upcoming baptism.
The collector's items went into production at in the UK on Tuesday (08.10.13) to commemorate the three-month-old royal heir's baptism later this month.
The coins, which were approved by baby George's parents, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, all feature the traditional Lily Font from the Tower of London, which has historical links with royal christenings.
The keepsakes come in a range of sizes and materials, with prices starting at £13 ($21) for the simplest type and rising to an astonishing £50,000 ($80,000) for a coin made using a kilogram of gold.
The inscription, flanked by two harp-playing cherubs, reads, "To celebrate the Christening of Prince George of Cambridge 2013."
The motto at the bottom of the coin is, "Dieu et mon droit", meaning "God and my right", which is the followed by the Queen.
A statement from the Royal Mint said: "The crossing of a baby's palm with silver is a long-established tradition, conferring good health and prosperity to newborns."
George's christening will be performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, on October 23 at the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace.
The tiny tot - who is third in line to the throne - also had a special coin made to commemorate his July 22 birthday.
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