1 oz. Pure Gold Coin - 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin

An ultra-luxe version of the 2021 $2 Discovery of Insulin circulation coin! Gleaming in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure gold, your coin’s reverse design commemorates the 100th anniversary of a Canadian medical innovation that has had a global impact. Since its discovery in 1921, insulin has saved millions of lives worldwide; even those who are not personally afflicted with diabetes may have a connection to the health innovation represented on this coin, which offers an unobstructed view of Jesse Koreck’s dynamic design.

Celebrate a scientific breakthrough made by Canadians who, through their ingenuity and perseverance, helped save hundreds of millions of lives.

Special features:

• A pure gold gleam! Your coin has been precision-crafted from 1 oz. of 99.99% pure gold.
• Limited availability! Only 450 of these coins are available to collectors worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST

A scientific centennial

The perfect complement to the 2021 special edition $2 circulation coin, this pure gold coin continues the centennial celebration of one of Canada’s greatest contributions to medical research: the discovery of insulin in 1921.

Perfectly sculpted

A premium version of the $2 commemorative circulation coin. Both coins share the same design, but this exclusive collectible offers you an unobstructed view of the finely engraved art and all of its microscopic details.

Proudly Canadian

On the reverse, the maple leaf behind the laboratory equipment proudly identifies this discovery as a Canadian medical breakthrough and a monumental scientific achievement.

Specifications

Product Number: 201491

Mintage: 450

Composition: 99.99% pure gold

Weight: 31.16 g

Diameter: 30 mm

Edge: Serrated

Certificate: Serialized

Face Value: 200 dollars

Finish: Proof

Packaging: Your pure gold coin is encapsulated and beautifully presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.