The Free “Lucky” Silver Penny

If you are curious about the 2013 silver pennies minted by the Royal Mint to commemorate the birth of the Royal Baby, you can take a look at them here.

According to traditional folklore in England, crossing the palm of a new born baby with silver or offering them a silver penny is a way of wishing them a wealthy and healthy life.

2013 babies born on the same day as the Royal Baby will receive this free “lucky” silver penny.The penny will be presented in a pink or blue pouch and has been marked with the year 2013 to commemorate the baby’s’ year of birth and features a shield of the Royal Arms.

Parents of newborns who share their birthday with the third-in-line to the throne need to apply online for one of the coins that have been struck by visiting Facebook.com/theroyalmint. They have 60 days to register for the coin and will need to provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate to qualify.