Queen Elizabeth Releases New £5 Coin At The Same Time As Kate Middleton's Second Baby’s Arrival

Scheduled to give birth to her second baby this April, Kate Middleton is currently taking a maternity leave together to prepare for the fourth in line to the throne. To celebrate the second royal baby’s arrival, Queen Elizabeth recently approved the decision for a new £5 coin to be released in time for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge second baby’s arrival.

Thankful for the public’s support, William and Kate are “touched” by the public’s concern and “grateful for the warm wishes they have received from people throughout U.K.” and around the world.

"They know that that people are excited Prince George will soon have a little brother or sister and it means a great deal to them that so many will be celebrating this important moment for their family," according to a statement posted on Hello Magazine. "They are very appreciative that so many people share their excitement as they await the arrival of their second baby."

The baby’s sex and name are still unknown and the royal couple are still keeping mum about the details of Kate’s pregnancy. The couple also appealed to all media outlets to respect the “family nature” of this moment and give them some privacy in welcoming the new addition to their young family.

Joining the public’s enthusiasm, Queen Elizabeth is unveiling a new £5 coin as a commemorative piece to be launched after the second royal baby is born, which is expected to be in “mid-to-late” April. The decision to unveil the new mint was approved during a meeting of the Privy Council at Buckingham Palace on March 19.

This is not the first time that the Queen released a new set of coins, when Prince George was born The Royal Mint produced 10,000 solid silver crown-sized £5 coins (cost £80 each ) and 2,031 22 carat gold sovereigns (priced at £800 each) to celebrate his arrival. Based on tradition, crossing the palms of babies with silver is a way of wishing them luck, health and wealth.

The silver coins and the gold sovereigns features Prince George’s namesake St. George and was sold out within days of its release. Babies who are born in the U.K. on the same date were also given their own royal gift, a lucky silver coin and was delivered in pink and blue pouch depending on the child’s sex.

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