Horatio Nelson £5 2005 BU
Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Horatio Nelson
2005United KingdomBU
Horatio Nelson £5 2005 BU is a United Kingdom £5 coin struck in 2005 at the Royal Mint. 72,498 were minted. Its estimated value is £9.14, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 5/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in copper-nickel, weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
£5
Condition
BU
Mintage
72,498
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel
Weight:28.28g
Shape:Round
Diameter:38.61mm
Thickness:3.2mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Features & Details
CommemorativeRoundCopper-nickel
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:19 May 2026
Is the Horatio Nelson 2005 £5 rare?
Its BU mintage of 72,498 is the 95th lowest of 112 BU £5 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2005 Horatio Nelson £5
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horatio Nelson £5 2005 | Circulation | mintage includes KM#1053,… | 1,075,516 | £11.07Numista catalogue |
| Horatio Nelson £5 2005 BU (this page) | BU | — | 72,498 | £9.14Numista catalogue |
| Horatio Nelson £5 2005 Proof | Proof | — | 40,563 | £4.95Numista catalogue |
Other 2005 £5 coins
- Trafalgar £5 2005 ProofMintage 40,563
- Trafalgar £5 2005 BUMintage 79,868
- Trafalgar £5 2005Mintage 1,075,516
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