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Commemorative coin to mark Prince George’s birthday

Prince George of Cambridge will have his first birthday marked with a British commemorative £5 coin.

Prince George of Cambridge will have his first birthday marked with a British commemorative £5 coin.

The 11-month-old and third in line to the throne is the first royal family member to have his first birthday honoured with a coin.

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have approved the design of the sterling silver piece, which features the heraldic royal arms and the year 2014.

Prince George on the royal tour in April and the 5-pound silver coin to celebrate Prince George’s first birthday next month. Photo: EPA/ Royal Mint

George, who turns one next month, enjoyed his time on the weekend at his father’s polo match, crawling away from his mum.

Prince George is transfixed by a bilby at Taronga Zoo.

The little Prince gets excited to meet the furry friend named after him.

George wriggles in his mother’s arms as he’s surrounded by attention.

Father and son look at each other during photo opportunities at Taronga Zoo.

The little Prince accepts a gift and moments later throws it on the ground.

Cuddling up to his mum at one of his first public appearances.

Chewing on his mother’s hair.

George at his play day in New Zealand.

George makes a friend.

George happily plays in front of snapping cameras.

Talking with the babies at his play date on the New Zealand leg of the Royal tour.

The Royal family arriving in New Zealand.

Excited to have landed in NZ.

Dressed in a cardigan as he leaves New Zealand.

Stepping onto Australian soil for the first time.

George looks preoccupied with the bouquet of Australian wild flowers.

The baby heir receives a gift of a giant wombat from Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove.

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