In for a penny, in for 2 quid

15 December 2008 · 5 Comments 

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In anticipation of next year’s bicentennial of the birth of Charles Darwin, I’ve just treated myself one of the limited edition (25,000) 2009 Charles Darwin £2 coins from the Royal Mint, who describe it thusly:

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.

Sweet.

They also have a bunch of other science and nature related coinage, including these awesome ones featuring the endangered Hamilton’s Frog.

Be warned, though, the site is damned slow.

And, yes, I am an amateur numismatist, even though the vast majority of my collection is still (probably tarnishing) in my dad’s shed.

‘In God We Trust‘?

Nah. I’d rather have Charlie and a chimp.

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