© The Royal Mint, 2003
© The Royal Mint, 2003
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; DNA Double Helix
2003 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 | 2003 |
| 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#8661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
DNA double helix, legend above, denomination and dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DNA DOUBLE HELIX
JWM
1953 TWO POUNDS 2003
Engraver: John Mills
Edge
Milled with incuse legend and decorative side view of a double helix
Lettering: DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
Comment
The coin was issued as part of the Annual Sets for 2003 in both Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof, while also being available as an individual BU pack with sales of 41,568. The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.