United Kingdom · Charles III (2022–present)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, Edward Jenner, Gold Proof — Charles III (2023)
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About this coin
Two-pound commemorative for the bicentenary of Edward Jenner’s death, recognising his pioneering work on smallpox vaccination in the Innovation in Science series.
Obverse
The uncrowned head of Charles III faces left.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·2 POUNDS·2023 ·
MJ
Translation
Charles III, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A vaccine-inspired central pattern is surrounded by people, with Jenner’s name and the words A VACCINE TO END SMALLPOX.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD JENNER
HG
A VACCINE TO END SMALLPOX
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Base-metal and precious-metal issues are separate types; double-weight silver piedfort is distinct from the ordinary silver proof. Presentation packaging does not define a die variety. Unknown sales totals remain blank.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 144 | Recorded individual proof sales. |