5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (H.M.S. Warspite; Silver Proof) 2005 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (H.M.S. Warspite; Silver Proof) 2005 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (H.M.S. Warspite; Silver Proof) 2005 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II H.M.S. Warspite; Silver Proof

2005 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Alderney (Guernsey)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#111569
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

HMS Warspite at sea, with guns firing salvo, with coloured flag above and value below.
Anchors both side of ships name

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE POUNDS
HMS WARSPITE

Engraver: Willem Vis

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Part of a small series commemorating the 'History of the Royal navy'.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that the H.M.S. Warspite, which is featured on the coin, was a British battleship that played a significant role in World War II, including during the Battle of Jutland and the D-Day landings.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  15000 - - - - - -

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 (H.M.S. Warspite; Silver Proof) 2005 coin.