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A United Kingdom 2003 commemorative two pound bimetallic coin, struck to Brilliant Uncirculated standard. The coin is housed in the original Royal Mint pictorial presentation folder titled DNA Celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Double Helix Discovery. The reverse design by John Mills features the inscriptions DNA DOUBLE HELIX and 1953 TWO POUNDS 2003. The obverse displays the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. The coin is composed of a cupro-nickel centre and a nickel-brass outer ring. The green and cream card pack provides historical and scientific information regarding the 1953 discovery by Francis Crick and James Watson.
Diameter: 28.4mm
Weight: 12.0g.
Condition report:
The coin is in original Brilliant Uncirculated condition as issued, exhibiting full original luster. The presentation folder is well-preserved with only minor shelf wear and handling marks to the corners. No visible toning or environmental damage is present on the coin surfaces.
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