2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (DNA Double Helix; Silver Piedfort) 2003 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (DNA Double Helix; Silver Piedfort) 2003 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (DNA Double Helix; Silver Piedfort) 2003 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2003

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II DNA Double Helix; Silver Piedfort

2003 year
Silver (.925) 24 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
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
References
Numista
N#226705
Rarity index
90%

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 lettering and decorative side view of a double helix

Lettering: DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID

Comment

Issued individually and in the Annual Piedfort set. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 10,000

© The Royal Mint, 2003

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the DNA Double Helix; Silver Piedfort 2 Pounds coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the double helix structure of DNA, which was a groundbreaking discovery in the field of genetics and molecular biology. The coin's design highlights the importance of scientific innovation and progress, and serves as a symbol of the United Kingdom's commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and understanding.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  8728 - - - - - -

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