United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, DNA Double Helix, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2003)
Image pending
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
Tap an issue for details and places to find it.
| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 11204 |
2003Proof
Mintage 11204