2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Charles Darwin; Gold Proof)
Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF · IRB
Reverse
Charles Darwin and ape heads facing, legend, dates and denomination around.
Lettering: 1809·DARWIN·2009 TWO POUNDS
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
2 Pounds (Numeric: 2)
Engravers
Obverse
Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Suzie Zamit
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
15.98 g
Size
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF · IRB
Reverse Lettering
1809·DARWIN·2009 TWO POUNDS
Comments
Issued individually. The design was also produced in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.
© The Royal Mint, 2009
© The Royal Mint, 2009 
