Bailiwick of Jersey 5 pounds Sir Francis Drake Ship PR70 PCGS silver coin 2003

The Bailiwick of Jersey £5 silver proof coin issued in 2003 celebrates Sir Francis Drake (1540–1596), one of the most renowned figures in naval history and a symbol of England’s maritime power. The obverse bears the elegant effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, with the legend ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF JERSEY 2003 engraved around the rim. The reverse is a striking tribute to Drake: a detailed portrait of the admiral in Elizabethan attire with ruffled collar and decorated doublet, placed against the backdrop of a majestic galleon under sail. Above the portrait flies the red-cross flag of the Royal Navy, while the inscriptions THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY, FIVE POUNDS, and FRANCIS DRAKE 1540–1596 complete the design. Drake is remembered as the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe, a privateer, and the commander who played a crucial role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, securing England’s dominance at sea. Struck in silver to proof deep cameo quality and certified PCGS PR70DCAM, this coin represents perfection in strike and finish. A museum-worthy piece of numismatic art, it is a must-have for collectors of naval history and British heritage.

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