| Denomination | 50p |
|---|---|
| Alloy | Cupro-nickel |
| Weight | 8.00 g |
| Diameter | 27.30mm |
| Reverse Designer | David Knapton |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2020 |
This Rosalind Franklin 50p is 7th UK 50 pence release in 2020 and celebrates what would have been Franklin’s 100th birthday. The obverse design is by David Knapton and this coin is also the second release in the fascinating Innovation in Science series.
Rosalind Franklin’s brilliant mind and tireless dedication enabled breakthroughs in multiple fields. Best known today for her research into DNA, Franklin was a world authority on the chemical structure of viruses, as well as coal and graphite. Tragically she died of ovarian cancer aged just 37, denying her the awards and recognition that would surely have come during her lifetime.
The Rosalind Franklin 50p is available in limited-edition gold Proof, silver Proof and silver Proof Piedfort, as well as a Brilliant Uncirculated edition.
Celebrate the legacy of one of Britain’s greatest scientists!
