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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Horatio Nelson
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Uniformed portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson dividing dates with legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HORATIO NELSON
1805 2005
JB
Engraver: James Butler
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices and banks, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation.This design was also issued in the Annual Proof set , while also being available in individual BU packs (9,098 sales) as well as in a twin pack (31,072 sales) with the Trafalgar £5 commemorative, as well as being struck in silver proof, silver piedfort proof, gold proof and platinum piedfort proof.
