This 2009 two pound coin features the renowned British naturalist Charles Darwin. The coin was minted in the United Kingdom as part of the decimal coinage series, specifically for circulation in Great Britain. The design of the coin is inspired by Darwin's contributions to science and his theory of evolution. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II while the reverse side depicts a profile of Darwin alongside a chimpanzee and the inscription "1809 CHARLES DARWIN 1882". This is a must-have item for coin collectors and those interested in the life and work of Charles Darwin.
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