5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Nile - Warship on fire
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#72732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
WARSHIP ON FIRE. SINKING SHIP IN FOREGROUND
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
THIS COIN IS PART OF A SERIES OF 24 COINS COMMEMORATING THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGARInteresting fact
The design of the coin featuring the Battle of Nile - Warship on fire is a unique feature of this coin, as it commemorates the victory of the British Navy over the French Navy during the Battle of the Nile in 1798. The design is intricately detailed and showcases the intensity of the battle, making it a standout feature of the coin.
