Prince William's face will be on limited £5 coin to mark his 40th birthday

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Prince William is set to have his royal mug printed on a coin in honour of his 40th birthday. Most people just have a cake and a few jars in the pub. The Duke of Cambridge, currently second in line to the throne, will see his likeness pressed upon an official Royal Mint limited-edition coin in honour of the milestone on June 21. https://twitter.com/RoyalMintUK/status/1528646938152914945?s=20&t=h0z7GMjTUBg4fsJea8YAuQ The coin, created by designer and engraver Thomas T Docherty, will feature his portrait set amid his royal cypher – the initial W – and the number 40. As pictured below, his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II will naturally appear on the reverse side, with this particular design produced by Jody Clark. There will also be an inscription on the edge reading: “HRH The Duke of Cambridge”. [caption id="attachment_337638" align="alignnone" width="1200"]

Credit: Royal Mint[/caption] While this will be the first time William has appeared on his own coin solo, he had previously been printed on a limited edition coin alongside partner Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, issued in 2011 to commemorate the couple's marriage. Alongside the new £5 coin (for anyone wondering, no, you can't spend it) a limited edition two-coin set will also be released, featuring a 0.25oz gold celebration coin and a 1982 sovereign coin – marking the year the duke was born. The collection will also include a limited edition coin made of 5oz of fine gold quality to mark the special occasion, with laser technology creating a “high relief finish”, giving William’s portrait an enhanced 3D appearance. The Prince William coin does not have an official release date yet but is expected to be launched on his birthday itself.