2021 Royal Albert Hall £5 Silver Proof

Description

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.

• Struck in 925 sterling silver and finished to Proof standard
• Features an original design created by the acclaimed artist Anne Desmet RA
• The first time the Royal Albert Hall has featured on an official UK coin
• The edge inscription reads ‘INSPIRING ARTS AND SCIENCES’ in reference to Prince Albert’s original vision for the venue