Uncoloured $2 Discovery o...
Uncoloured $2 Discovery of Insulin Special Wrap Roll
Uncoloured $2 Discovery of Insulin Special Wrap Roll
About
Neatly rolled up in a custom paper wrap, these coins serve as a lasting reminder of how a Canadian medical breakthrough has had an immeasurable global impact over the last century.
Special features:
- A scientific centennial: In 2021, Canada’s $2 circulation coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of Canada’s greatest contributions to medical research: the discovery of insulin in 1921.
- Uncirculated! None of these 25 coins have been circulated—they still have a newly minted look.
- A special connection! Celebrate a Canadian innovation that has had a global impact! Chances are, you or someone you know has a connection to this discovery, which has saved countless lives worldwide.
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Design & Artist
Reverse
Jesse Koreck
Obverse
Susanna Blunt
Designed by Canadian artist Jesse Koreck, the $2 coin’s reverse is double dated (“1921 - 2021”) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of a Canadian medical innovation. The discovery of insulin at a University of Toronto laboratory is represented by a maple leaf and traditional symbols: an early insulin vial, an Erlenmeyer flask, a mortar and pestle. The inner core shows insulin in monomeric form, while the depiction of the hormone at work in the bloodstream extends onto the outer ring. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
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