Canada: 2021 Discovery of Insulin Commemorative Collector Keepsake Coin Set

Canada: 2021 Discovery of Insulin Commemorative Collector Keepsake Coin Set

Design: Designed by Canadian artist Jesse Koreck, the reverse is double dated (“1921 2021”) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of a Canadian medical innovation. The discovery of insulin at the University of Toronto 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, which is highlighted in blue on selectively coloured coins, 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.

Mintage: 100,000

Packaging: Your coins come packaged in a custom collector card, complete with colourful visuals and information that add to the story told on the $2 coins.