United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Two Pounds, DNA Double Helix — Elizabeth II (2003)

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About this coin

Two-pound coin marking fifty years since the discovery of DNA’s double-helical structure, with the molecular motif repeated on the edge.

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

A DNA double helix fills the centre. Its name appears above, with the denomination and the anniversary dates 1953 and 2003 below.

Script: Latin

Lettering

DNA DOUBLE HELIX
JWM
1953 TWO POUNDS 2003

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Metal and double-weight piedfort editions are catalogued separately. Recorded issue quantities are listed by finish rather than by individual presentation packaging.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2003LlantrisantNoneOrdinary strike4299000
2003LlantrisantNoneBrilliant uncirculated104309
2003LlantrisantNoneProof43513
2003LlantrisantOrdinary strike
2003LlantrisantBrilliant uncirculated
2003LlantrisantProof

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