5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of St. Vincent
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#72705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Handover of commander's sword to other officer
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
THIS COIN IS PART OF A 24 COIN SERIES COMMEMORATING THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGARInteresting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of St. Vincent) 2005 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is a unique piece that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of St. Vincent, which took place on February 14, 1797. The battle was a significant naval engagement between the British Royal Navy and the Spanish Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the HMS Victory, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, on the other. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
