Up for Auction here we have a 2009 UK Charles Darwin £2 Silver Proof Coin from The Royal Mint.

2009 not only marks the two hundred years sine the naturalist’s birth, but also one hundred and fifty since the publication of his formative book, On the Origin of Species. To celebrate these anniversaries, The Royal Mint released a series of commemorative Two Pound coins, including this silver proof example.

Artist Suzie Zamit used two profiles for her design on the reverse of this commemorative coin. The recognisable profile of Charles Darwin, with his large beard, is facing that of a chimpanzee. The legend reads ‘1809 * CHARLES DARWIN * 2009’ while the edge carries the inscription ‘ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES 1859’. These are paired with Ian Rank-Broadley’s fourth official portrait of the Queen on the coin’s obverse.

This £2 coin weighs 12.00 grams and comes in its original packaging from the Royal Mint, including the Certificate of Authenticity. It is struck in .925 sterling silver with a band of fine gold plating around the edge, and is one of 5000.

There is some damage to the outer cardboard box, and staining to the inner box. Please study the photographs closely as they form a critical part of the item Description.

This set has been previously unboxed. The coin has never been taken out its Capsule.

You are bidding on a single coin with CoA.

This Coin will come securely padded and boxed, via Aramex.

Pick - Up is available from the Christchurch Area, location details will be provided once funds have cleared.

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