2009 $1 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles Dawrin 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2009 $1 Charles Darwin 200th Birthday 1oz Coloured Silver Proof Coin.Charles Darwin is considered one of the most influential scientific thinkers of all time.His explanations for all living things - that evolution is driven by natural selection, which forms the basis of all modern biology. Celebrating his 200th birthday, this commemorative coin coincides with the 150th Anniversary of Darwin's Book ' On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection', published in 1859.Struck from 1oz pure 99.9% silver to proof quality and featuring the 'P' The Perth Mint's mintmark, this coin is issued as legal tender by the Government of Tuvalu. The coin depicts Charles Darwin in two forms,The coloured images shows him at age 30 soon after returning from England from a five-year vouage on the HMS Beagle and the second image of Charles Darwin in his 60's.The reverse includes Darwin's signature, HMS Beagle and the inscription 'CHARLES DARWIN 200TH BIRTHDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2009'.Complete with Certificate of Authenticity and housed in a brown presentation case and colour shipper this addition is a must for all collectors.