This Proof gold £2 coin celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Double Helix Discovery by Francis Crick and James Watson. DNA has proved vital in many fields of scientific investigations. The reverse of the coin depicts a celebration of the discovery of the DNA molecule with the obverse featuring Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Elizabeth II and has a face value of £2. This coin comes in a plastic capsule with original Royal Mint box and certificate of authenticity. Made in 2003, this coin had a limited mintage of 1500.
This Proof gold £2 (double sovereign) coin celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Double Helix Discovery by Francis Crick and James Watson. DNA has proved vital in many fields of scientific investigations. The reverse of the coin depicts a celebration of the discovery of the DNA molecule with the obverse featuring Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Elizabeth II and has a face value of £2. This coin comes in a plastic capsule with original Royal Mint box and certificate of authenticity. Made in 2003, this coin had a limited mintage of 1500.
These coins benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Free and VAT free. All UK gold and silver bullion coins manufactured by the Royal Mint are legal tender and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax.
All of our proof gold coins and sets are verified for authenticity by our experienced team. Any coins that fall short of our quality standards are not re-sold. As members of the BNTA we ensure that our reputation as a reputable dealer of gold and silver coins and bars is upheld, whether a purchase is for our “best price” or brand new coins. Our range of proof £2 coins can be found here.
Mint: The Royal Mint
Finish: Proof
Physical weight: 15.98g
Gold weight: 14.6448g or 0.4708troy oz
Diameter: 28.40mm
Purity: 22ct (0.916)
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Our cut off time for orders is 3pm, and we ask all customers to please inform us no later than this time if next-day delivery isn’t an option or if there is any additional information that our couriers may require.
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We offer a Click & Collect service for buyers who would prefer to collect their items from our premises in central London. Click & Collect orders can only be paid for by bank transfer, and our bank details are provided when the option to collect is chosen from the checkout page.
We ask all customers who are collecting to bring either a passport or full UK Driving Licence photocard with them when collecting, any weekday from 9.30am to 5pm.
Collections can only be made by the named buyer of the item in question.
ATS Bullion offers secure, fully insured storage for customers who wish to keep their gold with us. We only store gold coins and bars; no other metals or items are accepted.
All customer holdings are held in trust at a secure facility in central London, and customers can add to, withdraw from or sell from their account during business hours. Our standard charge is 1%+Vat of the holdings’ spot value annually, which is re-invoiced every November.
To find out more about storing your gold, please take a look at the storage section of our website.
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