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The Royal Mint issued the continuation of the epic story of London’s imposing royal palace and fortress with a second commemorative coin series. A set of four commemorative coins will mark four further fascinating aspects of the diverse history of the Tower of London, including some of the many institutions founded at the Tower and functioning there for hundreds of years.
The first coin in the series – The White Tower – will feature the iconic mace of office carried by the Chief Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London. Additional coins will feature The Royal Menagerie, The Royal Mint and The Infamous Prison.
The White Tower is a central tower, the old keep, at the Tower of London. It was built by William the Conqueror during the early 1080s, and subsequently extended. The White Tower was designed to impress and was once the tallest building in London. Over the years, the White Tower has been a royal palace, housed public records and served as a gunpowder store. Today, the White Tower is home to the Royal Armouries’ Line of Kings, the world’s longest running visitor attraction. The exhibition features a range of famous items, including Henry VIII’s impressive armour.
Obverse
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The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·5 POUNDS·2020· |
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Reverse
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Depicts the silver mace carried by the Chief Warder. The mace is topped by a miniature version of the original building in its entirety. The Norman arched window is a distinctive feature at the Tower and it mirrored the curve of a coin, works as a device to unify the four coins in series. TOWER OF LONDON |
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5 Pounds
(Crown)
5th portrait, Silver Proof Coin
Tower of London
White Tower
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Tower of London
White Tower