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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Admiral Horatio Nelson; Silver Proof
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (With selective gold gild) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#413055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Nelson facing right, gold gilded ship on left, value on right
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Admiral Horatio Nelson, a famous British naval officer who is best known for his victory against the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where he was fatally wounded. The coin's design commemorates the 200th anniversary of Nelson's victory and is a unique tribute to his legacy.
