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2023 Edward Jenner Innovation In Science Brilliant Uncirculated Two Pound Innovation In Science Coin

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A new official Royal Mint Two Pound coin in brilliant uncirculated celebrating the achievements of British physician Edward Jenner, FRS FRCPE. Known as 'the father of immunology', Jenner pioneered the world's first smallpox vaccine. 200 years after his death and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 is an apt time to honour his legacy. His work in using cowpox variolation as an immuniser against smallpox is credited with saving countless lives and paved the way vaccines against common and too often deadly diseases to be created. In the late 18th century, smallpox had a mortality rate as high as 20%, so the benefit of Jenner's cannot be overestimated. This £2 coin features an abstract smallpox cell and a representation of the people whose lives Jenner's vaccine saved, together with an inscription reading: 'EDWARD JENNER A VACCINE TO END SMALLPOX'. The edge is lettered with the words: 'INNOVATION IN SCIENCE · JENNER'. On the obverse is Martin Jennings' portrait of King Charles III. These collectable UK coins are supplied in their original presentation folder from The Royal Mint, packed with information about the smallpox vaccine. Housed in the slipcase is a clear protective capsule, preserving the BU finish and keeping your collector's coin in pristine condition. It weighs 28.28 grams and measures 38.61 millimetres in diameter, and is composed of a nickel-brass outer ring with a cupro-nickel centre.
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Obverse

King Charles III, facing to the left by Martin Jennings. Legend: 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS · 2023 ·'.

Reverse

Henry Gray's smallpox cell with silhouettes of people emanating out of it, representing those saved by Jenner's vaccine. Legend: 'EDWARD JENNER A VACCINE TO END SMALLPOX'.

Edge

The lettering on the edge reads 'INNOVATION IN SCIENCE · JENNER'.

Specification

BU finish. Weight of 12.00 grams. Cupro-nickel centre and nickel-brass outer ring. Diameter of 28.40 millimetres. Face value of £2 / Two Pounds.

Presentation

Issued in original limited edition packaging, which consists of a Royal Mint slipcase.

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