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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Anniversary of Lord Nelson's Birth; Silver
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.65 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.65 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Half portrait of a younger Lord Nelson with ships to left and right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF LORD NELSON
1758 2008
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Lord Horatio Nelson's birth, who was a famous British naval officer and hero of the Napoleonic Wars. The coin features an image of Lord Nelson on the obverse (front side) and Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse (back side). The coin's design and the use of silver as the material give it a unique and special touch, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
