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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Charles Darwin
2009 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Charles Darwin and ape heads facing, legend, dates and denomination around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1809·DARWIN·2009
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Suzie Zamit
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES 1859 ·
Comment
Issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2009 in Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated (81,613 sales) as well as individually in a BU pack (18,658 sales) and a stamp and coin cover (no sales data). This design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.Proof issue limit: 40,000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Charles Darwin on the reverse side, commemorating the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34438 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Charles Darwin) 2009 coin.
