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United Kingdom Two Pounds, Charles Darwin — Elizabeth II (2009)
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About this coin
Two-pound commemorative marking two hundred years since the birth of Charles Darwin. The reverse pairs his profile with that of an ape.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF ·
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Darwin and an ape face one another within a ring carrying the anniversary dates and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering
1809·DARWIN·2009
TWO POUNDS
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Dated 2009. Ordinary, brilliant-uncirculated and base-metal proof strikes are listed within their design. Sterling silver, double-weight silver piedfort and gold proofs are separate types.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 3903000 | ||
| 2009 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 119713 | ||
| 2009 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 34438 |
2009Ordinary strike
Mintage 3903000
2009Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 119713
2009Proof
Mintage 34438