50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Insulin; Silver Piedfort) 2021 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Insulin; Silver Piedfort) 2021 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Insulin; Silver Piedfort) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Insulin; Silver Piedfort

2021 year
Silver (.925) 16 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#308582
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

An interpretation of the structure of insulin along with its molecular formula.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
insulin
C257 H383 N65 O77 S6
IDLT

Engraver: Iris De La Torre

Edge

Plain

Comment

The fifth release in the Innovation in Science series, the coin was issued individually. It was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 1,510.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, which has had a profound impact on the treatment of diabetes. The coin's design features a depiction of the molecular structure of insulin, highlighting the importance of medical research and innovation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  886 - - - - - -

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