Charles Darwin £2 2009 BU
Charles Darwin £2 2009 BU is a United Kingdom £2 coin struck in 2009 at the Royal Mint. 115,839 were minted. Its estimated value is £16.00, a price-guide figure from June 2025. It is rated 5/10 for rarity (rare).
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the Charles Darwin 2009 £2 rare?
Its BU mintage of 115,839 is the 78th lowest of 93 BU £2 coins in the catalogue, and 5 Florin House collectors own one.
Versions of the 2009 Charles Darwin £2
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin £2 2009 | Circulation | — | 3,903,000 | £2.50price-guide figure |
| Charles Darwin £2 2009 BU (this page) | BU | — | 115,839 | £16.00price-guide figure |
Other 2009 £2 coins
- Technology £2 2009 ProofMintage 35,257
- Technology £2 2009 BUMintage 108,402
- Robert Burns £2 2009 BUMintage 120,023
- Robert Burns £2 2009Mintage 3,253,000
- Technology £2 2009Mintage 8,775,000
About the Charles Darwin £2 2009 BU
The 2009 £2 coin featuring Charles Darwin is a significant piece in the realm of numismatics, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the renowned naturalist's birth and the 150th anniversary of his groundbreaking work "On the Origin of Species." Struck by the Royal Mint, this coin showcases a striking design by artist Matthew Bonaccorsi, which captures Darwin's profile alongside a representation of the Galapagos finches, symbolising his contributions to evolutionary biology.
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