The Royal Mint Through the Looking-Glass 2021 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Colour Coin celebrates the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s enchanting sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This official UK release brings the classic Tenniel illustration of Tweedledum and Tweedledee to life with vibrant colour and charming detail.
Part of the Royal Mint’s collaboration with the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), this coin honours a beloved literary masterpiece adored by children and adults alike. Presented in its original sealed BU pack, it is a beautifully crafted collectible for fans of Alice in Wonderland and Royal Mint special editions.
🃏 Issued to mark the 150th anniversary of Through the Looking-Glass
🃏 Features colour artwork adapted from Sir John Tenniel’s iconic illustrations
🃏 Struck in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality
🃏 Official Royal Mint x V&A Museum collaboration
🃏 Limited Edition Presentation: 15,000
🃏 Original sealed packaging with full artwork and story notes
🃏 Ideal for collectors of UK £5 coins, children’s literature, and Alice-themed memorabilia
Coin Specifications
• Year: 2021
• Denomination: £5
• Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (Colour Coin)
• Alloy: Cupro-nickel
• Weight: 28.28 g
• Diameter: 38.61 mm
• Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
• Reverse Designer: Ffion Gwillim
• Limited Edition Presentation: 15,000
A charming and beautifully designed collectible that captures the whimsy and imagination of Lewis Carroll’s world.