Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2009
Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2009
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Charles Darwin; Silver Piedfort
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 24 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 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#272156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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 Silver Piedfort Set for 2009 (no sales data), as well as individually (3,282 sales). The design was also produced in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2010
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Charles Darwin, a famous British naturalist, on one side, and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. This coin was issued 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." The coin's design highlights Darwin's contributions to the fields of biology and evolutionary theory, making it a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in science, history, or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3282 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2009 coin.
