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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Trafalgar; Gold Proof
2005 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 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 | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#330206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Comment
Coin mintage 200, whereof 100 was issued in set with Jersey and Guernsey coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement that took place during the Napoleonic Wars in 1805. The coin's design features an image of HMS Victory, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led the British fleet to victory in the battle. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Trafalgar; Gold Proof) 2005 coin.
