5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Warship in full sail
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 6.54 |
| 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#72735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
WARSHIP IN FULL SAIL. WARSHIP IN BACKGROUND
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
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of a warship in full sail, which is not commonly seen on coins. The design was created to commemorate the rich maritime history of Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. The coin's design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also holds historical significance, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
