2 Pounds - Elizabeth II - 50th Anniversary of DNA Structure Discovery - 4'th Portrait (2003)
Country
Government
Features
| Denomination | 2 Pounds |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1037 |
| Weight (g) | 12 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Copper-Nickel center in Nickel-Brass ring |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by John Mills
Lettering:
DNA DOUBLE HELIX
1953 TWO POUNDS 2003
Description:
In 1953 two scientists discovered the structure of DNA. The true significance of their research was perhaps not fully understood at the time but today DNA is used as a vital tool in many fields of science, including forensics, medicine and genetics. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of what is arguably the most important scientific development of the twentieth century, The Royal Mint issued a new two-pound coin. The reverse design is the work of the sculptor John Mills. It features the double helix spiralling across the face of the coin, highlighting the strands of chromosomes and the familiar letter notations for the four basic building blocks.
DNA DOUBLE HELIX
1953 TWO POUNDS 2003
Description:
In 1953 two scientists discovered the structure of DNA. The true significance of their research was perhaps not fully understood at the time but today DNA is used as a vital tool in many fields of science, including forensics, medicine and genetics. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of what is arguably the most important scientific development of the twentieth century, The Royal Mint issued a new two-pound coin. The reverse design is the work of the sculptor John Mills. It features the double helix spiralling across the face of the coin, highlighting the strands of chromosomes and the familiar letter notations for the four basic building blocks.
Edge
Lettering:
DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
Description:
Milled with inscription.
DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
Description:
Milled with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4,299,000 | Common | |
| 2003 | 43,513 | Proof | Common |