Cook Islands 2005 Battle of Trafalgar 1 Dollar Coin Copper Nickel HMS Victory

Cook Islands 2005 Battle of Trafalgar One Dollar Coin
Commemorative Maritime Coin
Copper-Nickel, 2005

This commemorative 2005 Cook Islands One Dollar coin marks the 200th anniversary of the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar. The decisive engagement between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain defined 19th-century naval warfare. This crown-sized commemorative issue is a standout addition for military, maritime, and Commonwealth numismatic collections.

• Struck in copper-nickel composition with a reeded edge
• Obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with "ELIZABETH II COOK ISLANDS ONE DOLLAR 2005"
• Reverse depicts HMS Victory under sail with ship's wheel inset and the signal: "England expects that every man will do his duty"
• Coin measures approximately 38.5 mm in diameter and weighs 25.32 grams

Condition: Retains bright luster across both obverse and reverse fields. Crisp raised relief on the ship rigging, lettering, and royal effigy. Minimal light surface handling marks consistent with storage. Edge reeding is sharp with no rim dents, clean surfaces, and no corrosion.