2005 Battle of Trafalgar £5 Gold Proof Coin

Buy a 2005 Gold Proof 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar £5 Coin today!

In 2005, the British Royal Mint issued a gold proof five pound, for the bi-centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

0.916 fineness, 22 carat gold
Capital Gains Tax exempt
Struck to a proof finish
Comes in a presentation box with a certificate of authenticity
1,805 gold proof crowns issued

Battle of Trafalgar

The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval conflict that took place on October 21st 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. The conflict took place in the Cape Traflagar, southern Spain and was a major British success. During this battle it saw the death of one of Britains greatest Naval Captain, Horatio Nelson.

Edge

The British legal tender coin has an incused edge:

"ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY"

Obverse

The obverse features the fourth definitive UK coin portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley and the inscription:

ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·F·D FIVE POUNDS

Reverse

The reverse features two British ships, HMS Victory and Temeraine in the midst of the battle. Dated "1805" and "2005" designed by Clive Duncan.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£2,650.42
Product ID	1868
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	1.1771
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Issue Limit	1805
Date	2005
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	Clive Duncan
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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