2005 Crowns

Nelson on Reverse of 2005 Crown

Trafalgar on Reverse of 2005 Crown

Two separate UK £5 crowns will be issued in 2005. One to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and one to commemorate the death of Admiral Horatio Nelson at the battle.
Photos will follow as and when available, the Royal Mint are notoriously slow and inefficient at releasing such information, and making it available in an appropriate format to dealers and distributors.

Gold Silver and Base Metal Versions
As from 1990, the five pound crowns have been produced in a number of different versions, and in three different metals. An ordinary uncirculated base metal version will be available from banks and post offices later in the year.
Proof versions of the above cupro-nickel coins are available as part of the 2005 Proof Coin Sets.
The silver proof version and gold proof version are also expected in January for the Trafalgar coin, and October for the Nelson coin.

Prices & Availability
We are holding our pre-release prices for a short period, and will be valid while still shown on this page.
The silver and gold proof versions are expected to be available in January and October as mentioned above.
We have more 2005 coins on our 2005 Coin Sets page.

Advance Orders
As in other recent years, we will be placing advance orders for all versions of the crown, except the ordinary uncirculated one. We are accepting advance orders, as usual, with price guarantee similar to that we have operated in previous years.

2005 Crown Prices & Availability

Version	Issue Limit	Availability	Royal Mint Price £	Price £	Price $
Nelson Brilliant Uncirculated Specimen in Folder	N/A	Yes	£9.95	£9.95	$15.95
Trafalgar Brilliant Uncirculated Specimen in Folder	N/A	Yes	£9.95	£9.95	$15.95
Both Brilliant Uncirculated Specimens in Twin Pack Folder	N/A	Yes	£18.95	£18.95	$30.95
Trafalgar Silver Proof	30,000	Sold Out	£34.95	£35	$60
Nelson Silver Proof	30,000	Yes	£34.95	£35	$60
Both Nelson & Trafalgar Silver Piedfort Proof	3,000	Now	£135	£120	$195
Trafalgar Gold Proof	1,805	Yes	£575	£550	$1,100
Nelson Gold Proof	1,805	Now	£575	£525	$1,050

Order Form - UK

Order Form - USA

Order Form - Rest of World

Other 2005 Coins

Brief Historical Notes
We have prepared a brief historical set of notes about Admiral Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar

If you want to find the value of a coin you own, please take a look at our page I've Found An Old Coin, What's It Worth?

If you wish to receive further information about the year 2005 coins when available, we'd be happy to hear from you.