Rosalind Franklin's Legacy Celebrated With Commemorative 50p Coin | King's College London

History of Science
Written By Irina T.

“The coin has been designed by Royal Mint graphic designer David Knapton. Inspired by the historical injustice of the failure to credit Rosalind Franklin’s role in determining the structure of DNA, David uses the printing techniques of the era to restore her rightful legacy. “

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