In 2020 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosalind Franklin, the Royal Mint released a special Limited Issue Rosalind Franklin 50p Fifty Pence Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold and is the second coin in the Innovation in Science Series.
The reverse designed by David Knapton celebrates Rosalind Franklin and the discovery of DNA and features Photograph 51 while the obverse depicts the Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
A Limited Edition Presentation of just 250 coins
The first time Rosalind Franklin and her achievements have been celebrated on a UK coin
Celebrate the legacy of one of Britain’s greatest scientists
Presented in a beautiful box complete with a fascinating booklet bringing Franklin’s story to life
Produced in collaboration with King’s College London where Franklin’s DNA research took place
The Second Coin in the Special Innovation in Science Coin Series
