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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Trafalgar
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#73928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Depiction of the signal sent by Nelson to the fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: Geoff Hunt
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar features a unique design element - a hole in the center of the coin that represents the HMS Victory, the ship that led the British fleet to victory in the battle. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.
