© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Albert Hall; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#281699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A depiction of the Royal Albert Hall, legend around, date below.
Note: domed variety convex
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAL · ALBERT · HALL
AD
1871 · 2021
Engraver: Anne Desmet
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Note: domed variety reeded
Lettering: INSPIRING ARTS AND SCIENCES
Comment
Issued individually, this coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 180.© The Royal Mint, 2021
A second variety was issued in gold proof with a domed effect, a first for a Royal Mint coin. Issue Limit: 210
Images of domed gold proof. © The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that the Royal Albert Hall, which is featured on the reverse side of the coin, is a historic concert hall in London that was opened in 1871 and has hosted some of the most prestigious music and performance events in the world, including the BBC Proms and the Royal Opera.
