© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III Edward Jenner; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9167) (yellow gold centre, red gold outer) | 15.98 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 | Gold (.9167) (yellow gold centre, red gold outer) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#354307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Central design based on the Smallpox vaccine surrounded by people, with legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EDWARD JENNER
HG
A VACCINE TO END SMALLPOX
Designer: Henry Gray
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • INNOVATION IN SCIENCE • JENNER
Comment
Smallpox was an infectious disease caused by a Variola virus (often called smallpox virus) which belongs to the genus Orthopoxvirus. The last naturally occurring case was diagnosed in October 1977, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) certified the global eradication of the disease in 1980, making it the only human disease to be eradicated. Edward Jenner’s pioneering vaccination process ultimately led to the global eradication of smallpox and paved the way for many more life-saving vaccines.Issued to commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Edward Jenner, this design was the eighth release in the Innovation in Science series and was available individually. It was also struck in copper-nickel/brass, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 160
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique bi-metallic design, with a yellow gold center and a red gold outer ring. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.
