Charles Darwin Commemorative Coin

Destined to become one of the most influential men in world history, Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury on 12 February 1809. A £2 coin now marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and focuses on his theory that man descended from apes, featuring a portrait of Darwin in profile along with that of a chimpanzee. The edge inscription, meanwhile, recalls the publication of his theory with the words ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES 1859.

The Coin
Suzie Zamit - Designer of the Charles Darwin coinThe new commemorative reverse design was created by Suzie Zamit who explains:
'The brief was to submit reverse designs for a new £2 coin issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species in 1859.'

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