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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Death of Horatio Nelson; Gold Proof with
2005 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#397783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dying Nelson surrounded by other officers
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Gold coin - the version with mintmark and number 200 on obverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the death of Horatio Nelson, a British naval officer who played a crucial role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The coin's design includes an image of Nelson's ship, the HMS Victory, along with an inscription of his famous signal, "England expects that every man will do his duty." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for anyone interested in naval history or the history of Gibraltar.
