10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Trafalgar; Gold Proof) 2008 front 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Trafalgar; Gold Proof) 2008 back
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Trafalgar; Gold Proof) 2008 photo
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10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Trafalgar; Gold Proof

2008 year
Gold (.750) (18 ct) 155.5 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
10 Pounds 10 GIP = USD 13
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.750) (18 ct)
Weight
155.5 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#397813
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fleet under sail with cameo of Nelson to right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
TEN POUNDS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement that took place during the Napoleonic Wars in 1805. The coin's design features an image of HMS Victory, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led the British fleet to victory in the battle. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  50 - - - - - -

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