2018 Royal Baby

This stunning 1oz silver proof coin commemorates the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third born child, Prince Louis of Cambridge, celebrating New Zealand’s close relationship with the British monarchy.

2018 Royal Baby Silver Proof Coin

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have welcomed their third child to their ever-growing royal family. New Zealand Post is proud to celebrate the arrival of their newest addition – Prince Louis of Cambridge – with a collectable commemorative coin.


This intricately detailed 1oz silver proof coin reflects the close relationship that New Zealand has with the Monarchy as a Commonwealth nation. The centre depicts a royal family heirloom: a rocking horse that belonged to Princess Margaret. Beneath the rocking horse on the rim of the coin is the English rose, combined with the New Zealand fern. It will also feature the baby's date of birth. The face value is $1.

Denomination: One New Zealand dollar
Finish: Proof 
Composition: 0.999 silver
Weight: 1 troy oz
Diameter: 39mm
Edge treatment: Milled
Shape: Round
Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom
Reverse design: Traditional family heirloom rocking horse with English rose and New Zealand fern motif
Designed by: Saint Andrew Matautia, New Zealand Post


Mint: Mint of Norway
MINTAGE: 606