5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Napoleon
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#72736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON IN WREATH
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
THIS COIN IS PART OF A SERIES OF 24 COINS COMMEMORATING THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGARInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was a famous French military and political leader, on the reverse side, despite being issued by Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory. This unique design choice was likely made to commemorate the bicentenary of Napoleon's death in 2005.
