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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Trafalgar
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#81694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Fleet under sail with cameo of Nelson to right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Trafalgar) 2008 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is a unique and interesting coin due to its historical significance. The coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement fought between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish navies during the Napoleonic Wars. The battle took place on October 21, 1805, and resulted in a decisive victory for the British, cementing their dominance of the seas and preventing a potential invasion of England. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, while the reverse depicts a scene from the Battle of Trafalgar, showing HMS Victory, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, leading the British fleet into battle. The coin's silver content and weight also add to its value and collectibility, making it a prized possession for coin collectors and history enthusiasts.
