Lot 143: UK 2003 Elizabeth II £2 Coin, DNA Double Helix Anniversary

A UK 2003 £2 coin, issued to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix. The bimetallic coin is housed in its original illustrated card presentation folder. The reverse features a stylised DNA double helix design with legible struck inscriptions reading 1953, 2003, and DNA DOUBLE HELIX. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is held in a clear plastic blister within the folder, which is printed with educational text and monochrome imagery. The folder is inscribed DNA, CELEBRATING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DOUBLE HELIX DISCOVERY, UNITED KINGDOM, BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED, and £2 COIN. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.