£2 Piedort Silver Proof Coin

The 2009 UK Charles Darwin £2 Piedort Silver Proof Coin

2009 Two Pounds Coin - Charles Darwin
There will be a two pound coin for 2009 to commemorate Charles Darwin.

Since 1986. the Royal Mint has issued two pound coins, often with special commemorative themes. For 2009, there is one to commemorate the Bicentenary of the Birth of Charles Darwin. There is also a "definitive" version in addition.

According to The Royal Mint:

Charles Darwin

This commemorative £2 coin for 2009 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin as well as the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species. The reverse of the coin, designed by Suzie Zamit, features a profile portrait of Charles Darwin and a chimpanzee together with the denomination TWO POUNDS, the year dates 1809 and 2009 and DARWIN. The presentation folder tells the story of Charles Darwin's life and achievements and includes a reproduction of original drawings he made during his travels.
This outstanding coin and presentation folder celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin as well as the 150th anniversary of the publication On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection
Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality which is a much higher standard than the coins found in general circulation
Own a coin which is struck from two metals cupro-nickel and nickel-brass
Only 25,000 of this colourful coin folder will ever be available
Each £2 coin features the current portrait of Her Majesty The Queen in use on legal tender coins of the UK from 1998.
Suitable for all ages,this is the ideal gift for anybody interested in natural history and Charles Darwin and his life.