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2021 Innovation In Science 100 Years Discovery Of Insulin Fifty Pence Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder

UK21DIBU 2021 Innovation In Science 100 Years Discovery Of Insulin Fifty Pence Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder

Buy a 2021 Innovation In Science 100 Years Discovery Of Insulin Fifty Pence Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder

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Before 1921, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes was a death sentence. Patients were not expected to live beyond a year, with some succumbing in a matter of weeks and days. To mark the 100th anniversary since insulin was first isolated, The Royal Mint released a commemorative set of 50 Pence coins, set in gold proof, silver proof and cupro-nickel. This fifth release in the Innovation in Science series is the cupro-nickel piece, struck twice during production to give a high-quality brilliant uncirculated finish and housed inside a limited edition slipcase. The work of scientists Dr John Macleod, Sir Frederick Banting, Dr Charles Best and Dr James Collip in pioneering insulin injections has saved countless lives and allowed those with diabetes to lead normal, uninterrupted lives. In tribute to this, the reverse of this UK 50p coin shows the chemical formula for insulin 'C257H383N65O77S6', the text 'insulin' alongside a pictorial depiction of the chemical compound. It was cleverly designed by artist Iris De La Torre. On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II, as designed by Jody Clark. Your collectable 50p weighs 8.00 grams and measures 27.30 millimetres in diameter. Included in our price is free shipping to UK addresses. A perfect gift idea ofr any coin collector or science enthusiast.
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Obverse

Queen Elizabeth II, facing to the right. Designed by Jody Clark. Legend: 'ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2021'.

Reverse

Iris De La Torre's design of the make-up of insulin. Legend: 'insulin C257H383N65O77S6'

Specification

Weight: 8.00 grams. Diameter: 27.30 millimetres. Finish: brilliant uncirculated. Face Value: 50p / Fifty Pence. Alloy: cupro-nickel.

Presentation

Original limited edition packaging from The Royal Mint. Consists of a coin folder, which includes a protective capsule.

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