The 2009 Darwin Two Pound Coin is a popular coin for UK Coin collectors.
This article provides an overview of the mintage, rarity, and market value of the coin, as well as tips for determining its authenticity.
What is the value of a 2009 Darwin Two Pound coin?
This coin is considered a face value (FV) coin meaning it is worth £2.
UK Coin collectors may be prepared to apy more to add this coin to ttheir collection and we have seen examples in good condition selling for around £4.
Here are some example sales. These amy or maynot be typcially selling prices. Please do your own research. Go to eBay and select the SOLD listing in the sidebar to see recent sales.
Circulating Coins
Brilliant Uncirculated coins
The Brilliant Uncirculated coins sell for around £19. They are more desirable if still in the original and sealed Royal Mint bags.
Silver Proof Coins
The 2009 Charles Darwin Silver Coin Value is around £50. Look for listings that include thebox and Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from The Royal Mint.
NGC Graded Coins
The NGC gradec coins fetch around £30. This will vary depending on the NGC Grade (65 to 70). This example is an MS68 graded coin.
Stamp & Coin Covers
And finally, the Philatelic Numismatic Covers (PNC) Stamp and Coins go for around £30
How many 2009 Darwin Two Pound coins are in circulation?
This coin has a circulated mintage of 3,903,000 coins in 2009. The number stillin circulation today with have decreaed due to coin hunters saving them to their coin collections.
What makes 2009 Darwin Two Pound coins collectible?
Many UK Coin collectors want to have a complete set of all coins in circulation. Charles Darwin is also very well known and this is an attrractive coin design.
Where can I sell my 2009 Darwin Two Pound coin?
The best way to sell your 2009 Darwin Two Pound coin is to visit a local coin dealer or online auction site such as eBay UK.
Make sure you are aware of the true market value of the coin before selling so you can make a fair deal.
There are UK coin collector groups (on Facebook) and forums that focus on British coins where you can reach out and get an idea of what other collectors are willing to pay for the Darwin Two Pound coins.
The Coin Design
Reverse design was created by Suzie Zamit whilst the obverse is by Ian Rank-Broadley (IRB).
The edge inscription states “ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES 1859” which refers to the name of the book Darwin published his theory in.
