This is the third coin from the Niue High Relief Sea Battles series. Trafalgar depicts the fighting ships of the Spanish, French and British fleets shrouded in flames as the French and Spanish have fired on two columns of British ships inflicting incredible damage.
The entire reverse is surrounded with a thematic rope, referring to the rigging of the sailing ships from which the French gunners attacked the English. Another addition that, as
The obverse of the coin, in addition to the image of the issuer – Niue Island, contains a map of battle operations – the movement of British ships under the command of Admiral Nelson and Vice-Admiral Colingwood against the combined Spanish and French fleet.
The coin is a legal tender issue with a denomiation of 5 dollars and is guaranteed by the government of Niue Island.
Coin Highlights:
High relief strike with intricate artwork on both faces
3D insert of ship rigging on the reverse
Low mintage of just 300 pieces worldwide
Numbered edge