2005 Battle of Trafalgar £5 Silver Proof

Description

In 2005, to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Battle of Trafalgar £5 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.

In the center of the reverse design are Royal Navy ships, Victory and Temeraine, as viewed from the French Fleet and the dates “1805” and “2005”, designed by Clive Duncan.
The obverse design is a stunning portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank Broadley.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.

• Limited Mintage Presentation of 21,448 Coins Worldwide
• Finished to Royal Mint’s Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
• Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar
• Royal Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity