The 2021 Fifty Pence - 100 Years of InsulinThe fifth coin in the Royal Mint's Innovation in Science series celebrates 100 years of Insulin. Diabetes is a serious concern today, but 100 years ago it was even worse.
In 1921, the pioneering work of John Macleod, Sir Frederick Banting, and an expert team including Charles Best and James Collip created a 'miracle' drug called Insulin. Insulin allowed people with diabetes a chance to lead a normal life and is one of the great medical breakthroughs of all time.
The coins are available as Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort and standard BU finish.
The Reverse, by Iris De La Torre, shows the chemical symbol of Insulin.
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.Coin shown is the Silver Proof version.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Silver Proof: 3,710
Silver Proof Piedfort: 1,510
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2021. See Coins and Events of 2021
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: 50p. See more 50p coins
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Collection: Innovation in Science. See the Innovation in Science collection
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 2021 UK 50p Discovery of Insulin Coin Presentation Card Elizabeth II Uncertified £ 26.70 |
 | 2021 Insulin 50p Fifty Coin Brilliant Uncirculated Innovation In Science Pioneer £ 12.94 |
 | Royal Mint 2021 100 Years Of Insulin 50p BU Coin Pack £ 16.15 |
 | 2021 Commemorating 100 years of Insulin UK BU 50p coin pack £ 16.15 |
 | 2019 Wallace and Gromit , 2021 Insulin & Charles Babbage 50p Coin Bundle BUNC £ 36.06 |
 | 2021 Royal Mint Bunc 100 Years Of Insulin 50p Coin In Pack And On Card. £ 16.15 |
 | 2021 Silver Proof 100 Years of Insulin 50p £ 52.70 |
 | 2021 Silver Proof 50p coin "Insulin Discovery" NGC Graded PF69 £ 75.60 |
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