© The Royal Mint, 2009
© The Royal Mint, 2009
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Charles Darwin; Gold Proof
2009 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.61 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#272159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 individually. The design was also produced in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles Darwin Gold Proof 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique design that incorporates a portrait of Charles Darwin, along with an image of a finch, which is a species of bird that played a significant role in his theory of evolution. The coin's design is meant to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his groundbreaking book, "On the Origin of Species."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Charles Darwin; Gold Proof) 2009 coin.
