Released in 2005 to commemorate 200 years since the death of Horatio Nelson who died in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. Nelson is often revered as the most famous British admiral of all time.
 
*Not released into general circulation*
 
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II Ian Rank-Broadley portrait 
Reverse: Uniformed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson dividing dates with legend above (by James Butler)
 
2005 Battle of Trafalgar £5 coin also available.