5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Nelson as young capitan
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#72703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Nelson with ship in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
THIS COIN IS PART OF A 24 COIN SERIES COMMEMORATING THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGARInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique depiction of Horatio Nelson, who was a famous British naval officer, on the reverse side. The design shows Nelson as a young captain, which is a lesser-known image of him compared to his more familiar portrayal as a veteran admiral. This coin was issued in 2005 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, which took place on October 21, 1805.
