Five Pounds 2021 Royal Albert Hall, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

At the time of decimalisation in 1971, the United Kingdom Crown coin (equal to 5 shillings) was redenominated as a 25p coin and pieces struck prior to 1990 - all the way back to 1818 - continue to be legal tender for that amount. The old denomination had been a regular circulating coin in the 19th century, but in the 20th century it became more of a commemorative denomination.

The Royal Mint continued issuing commemorative coins in the same format - using the traditional coin dimensions, but in copper-nickel. These were initially also denominated as 25 pence but the "Crown" was changed in 1990 to a commemorative £5 (five pound) coin, having the same dimensions and weight but with a face value twenty times as great.

The denomination is used to mark special occasions, usually royal in theme, rather than for use in general circulation. Although not circulating, these coins are legal tender.

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."