50 Pence – Rosalind Franklin’s 100th Birthday (2020)

Image source: The Royal Mint

Additional information

Title / Occasion	Rosalind Franklin’s 100th Birthday
Country	United Kingdom
Denomination	50 Pence
Year of Issue	2020
Material	Gold
Fineness	Au .916
Size (mm)	27.30
Weight	15.50 g
Shape	Heptagonal
Edge	Plain
Quality	Proof
Mint	The Royal Mint
Mintage	250
Series	Innovation in Science
Designer	Clark, Jody (Obv), Knapton, David (Rev)

Description obverse

The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right. ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 50 PENCE 2020

Description reverse

To the left - a graphic representation of "Photograph 51" by Rosalind Franklin – one of the most important images in biological science demonstrating the double helix structure of DNA. To the right inscription ROSALIND FRANKLIN, vertically in two columns, moreover the end letters form horizontal inscription DNA. More to the right vertical inscription "Photograph 51"