© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III Ada Lovelace; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.925) (fine gold-plated outer ring) | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (fine gold-plated outer ring) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#374251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A depiction of computer punch cards accompanied by inscriptions.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADA LOVELACE
COMPUTER VISIONARY 1815-1852
AR DO
A DISCOVERER
OF THE HIDDEN
REALITIES OF
NATURE
Designer: Osborne Ross
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • INNOVATION IN SCIENCE • LOVELACE
Comment
Celebrating the legacy of one of computer science’s early, female pioneers, this design was the ninth release in the Innovation in Science series. It was available individually and was created by design company Osbourne Ross, founded by Deborah Osbourne & Andrew Ross. It was also struck in bimetallic (copper-nickel & nickel brass), silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features Ada Lovelace, a pioneer in computer science and daughter of Lord Byron, on its reverse side. She is considered the world's first computer programmer, and her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine is recognized as a fundamental step in the development of modern computing. The coin's design honors her contributions to the field of technology and serves as a reminder of the importance of women in STEM fields.
