5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Nelson explaining the plans
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#72694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Nelson & colleagues sat around table studying the plans
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
THIS COIN IS PART OF A 24 COIN SET COMMEMORATING THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGARInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Lord Horatio Nelson explaining his plans to his crew before the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The coin's design is based on a famous painting by William Hogarth, and it's a rare example of a coin that combines historical accuracy with artistic interpretation.
