5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Trafalgar; Gold Proof) 2005 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Trafalgar; Gold Proof) 2005 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Trafalgar; Gold Proof) 2005 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2005

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Trafalgar; Gold Proof

2005 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#114654
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Royal Navy ships Victory and Temeraire in the midst of battle, dividing dates with legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1805 · · 2005
CD
·TRAFALGAR·

Engraver: Clive Duncan

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY

Comment

Issued individually as well as in a 2-coin set with the £5 Horatio Nelson design, this design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.

© The Royal Mint, 2005

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Trafalgar; Gold Proof) 2005 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement that took place during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin's design features an image of HMS Victory, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led the British fleet to victory in the battle. The coin's gold content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  1805 - - - - - -

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