5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Death of Horatio Nelson
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#72706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Dying Nelson surrounded by other officers
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is part of a 24-coin series commemorating the 200th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the death of Horatio Nelson, a British naval officer who died in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The coin's design features an image of Nelson's ship, the HMS Victory, along with an inscription of the date of his death, "21 OCT 1805." This coin is a unique way to remember and honor Nelson's sacrifice and bravery.
