United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Two Pounds, Charles Darwin, Silver Proof — 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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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2009LlantrisantNoneProof12106
2009LlantrisantProof

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