2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, Charles Darwin

€16,206.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2009
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: Suzie Zamit
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1115, Sp#K25
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF · IRB
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCharles Darwin and ape heads facing, legend, dates and denomination around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1809·DARWIN·2009 TWO POUNDS
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2009  - - 3 903 000
2009  - BU - 119 713
2009  - Proof - 34 438
Catalog ID6086149110
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