2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, DNA Double Helix

€8,661.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2003
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: John Mills
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1037, Sp#K16
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 descriptionDNA double helix, legend above, denomination and dates below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDNA DOUBLE HELIX JWM 1953 TWO POUNDS 2003
EdgeMilled with incuse legend and decorative side view of a double
Mint
Mintage2003  - - 4 299 000
2003  - BU - 104 309
2003  - Proof - 43 513
Catalog ID1530979510
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