5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Horatio Nelson; Gold Proof

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	2005
Value	5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.71
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	39.94 g
Diameter	38.61 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 114656
References	KM# 1054b Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# L15 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Commemorative issue

200th anniversary of death of Admiral Lord Nelson

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D
FIVE POUNDS
IRB

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Uniformed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson dividing dates with legend above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HORATIO NELSON
1805 2005
JB

Engraver: James Butler

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

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

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
2005			1 760									Proof

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Bullion value: USD 5220.30 Search tips

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Actual gold weight: 1.177 oz

Current gold price: 4434.75 USD/oz (see gold price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2025 December 28 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65196 Lot 99100	28 Dec 2025	UNC (NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)	USD 5400.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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