Australia - Famous Naval Battles - The Battle of Trafalgar 1805 Silver Proof Coin

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Famous Naval Battles - The Battle of Trafalgar 1805, a 2010 silver proof coin from Australia.

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Issued by the Perth Mint as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, this 2010 silver proof coin commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It shows the HMS Victory, one of the most famous warships ever built. The design also includes the inscription BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR 1805, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, and a colored section depicting the Battle of Trafalgar.

Fought near the Spanish port of Cadiz on 21 October 1805 between square-rigged warships of the Royal Navy and the Franco-Spanish alliance, the Battle of Trafalgar ended Napoleon Bonaparte's plan to invade Britain. Brave tactics employed by Lord Nelson’s outnumbered fleet saw the Royal Navy achieve one of its most celebrated victories. But it came at the cost of the legendary Admiral’s life. Picked off by a French marksman, Nelson died aboard his illustrious flagship, HMS Victory.

Following in the footsteps of the successful Famous Battles in History series, this new program comprises five coins each struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. As well as Salamis and Trafalgar, the design themes reflect avid interest in the Battles of Hampton Roads, Jutland and Midway, all remembered for their landmark contribution to the history of naval warfare.

Includes Capsule, Official Case, Individually-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity, and Illustrated Box.