The Royal Mint has released a new commemorative £5 coin celebrating the 150 th anniversary of the Royal Albert Hall.
It is the UK's first domed commemorative coin to highlight the architectural beauty of the London venue.
Combining traditional engraving methods with the latest minting technology has allowed The Royal Mint to create the domed effect.
This technique created the opportunity to produce a convex surface to the coin, elevating the intricate details of the design as well as honouring the iconic architecture of The Royal Albert Hall.
The new commemorative coin has been designed by renowned artist Anne Desmet RA. Specialising in architecture artwork, she has immortalised one of the most treasured and distinctive buildings in the UK to honour the unrivalled legacy of historic performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
Built in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall has become synonymous with being the home of arts, sports and science in the UK.
Over the past 150 years, the Hall has played host to musical icons such as Elton John, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, to leaders in the field of science like Stephen Hawking, and sporting greats such as Muhammad Ali.
Clare Maclennan, Divisional Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the Royal Albert Hall’s historic 150 th anniversary with a stunning new commemorative £5 coin and the UK’s first domed coin.
"The coin’s design captures the iconic architecture of the prestigious building in stunning detail, shining a spotlight on one of the most famous music and concert venues in the world.
"By introducing this new commemorative coin in partnership with the Royal Albert Hall, we hope people across the world will reminisce on their memories of this incredible venue.”
Craig Hassall, chief executive of the Royal Albert Hall, added: “Since its opening, the Royal Albert Hall has borne witness to, and played a central part in, seismic cultural and social change. I am so delighted that the Royal Mint have issued this commemorative £5 coin to mark our 150 th anniversary.”
The commemorative coins will be available to purchase from www.royalmint.com in a range of precious metal and base proof finishes, prices start from £13.
