2 Cedis (Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci) 2022 front 2 Cedis (Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci) 2022 back
2 Cedis (Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci) 2022 photo
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2 Cedis Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci

2022 year
Titanium 31.1 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghana › Ghana (1957-date)
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
2 Cedis 2 GHS = USD 0.13
Currency
Third cedi (2007-date)
Composition
Titanium
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
5.85 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#323587
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Portraits of Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TITANS OF GERMAN INNOVATION
COVID-19
VACCINE
UGURR SAHIN & ÖZLEM TÜRECI

Edge

Plain

Comment

Interesting fact

The 2 Cedis coin from Ghana, designed by Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci, is the first coin in the world to feature a unique DNA-based security feature. The coin's titanium surface is embedded with a strand of synthetic DNA that is visible only under ultraviolet light. This innovative security feature makes the coin nearly impossible to counterfeit, ensuring the authenticity and value of the coin for collectors and investors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cedis (Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci) 2022 coin.