Maximum Mintage: 210
Issued: 199
39.94 grams of 22 carat Gold.
The first UK coin to feature a convex surface, elevating the intricate details of the design. Accurately recreates the unmistakable domed roof of the Royal Albert Hall within the miniature canvas of a coin.
This £5 Crown-sized commemorative coin marks the 150th Anniversary of Royal Albert Hall in London.
The Royal Mint says about it:
"Celebrating 150 years of incomparable performances, The Royal Mint is proud to shine the spotlight on the Royal Albert Hall and honour its unrivalled legacy of historic performances with a beautifully designed commemorative UK £5 coin.
Since 1871, the Royal Albert Hall has been the United Kingdom’s home of artistic excellence, scientific brilliance and sporting mastery. Its list of alumni reads like a who’s who of popular culture, earning the venue a fitting reputation as one of the most famous and prestigious venues in the world.
Now, you can celebrate this iconic venue as it marks its historic 150th anniversary. Featuring the iconic exterior of the Royal Albert Hall, the unmistakable architecture has been recreated on a UK coin in painstaking detail for the very first time."
The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").
In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark). Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend, followed by the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2021 ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English and the year.
The reverse of the coin depicts the building of the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Around above, the inscription ROYAL · ALBERT · HALL. Around below, the anniversary dates 1871 · 2021.
The designer's initials AD (for Anne Desmet) are on the right, below the second L of HALL.
The face value and date of issue are on the obverse.
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