Two Dollars Canada 2021 Discovery of Insulin Colored Unc Coin

This Canadian $2 coin was issued in 2021 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, a landmark moment in medical science with global impact. The coin’s reverse features a thoughtful blend of scientific and natural imagery: a colored depiction of an insulin molecule is shown at the top, symbolizing the scientific breakthrough. Below, a stylized landscape includes items associated with diabetes treatment and research, such as a vial marked “INSULIN,” a mortar and pestle, and lab glassware, representing the laboratory work of Dr. Frederick Banting, Dr. Charles Best, and their team at the University of Toronto. Rows of crops at the bottom and a bowl at the right highlight the importance of natural resources and nutrition in diabetes care. The dual years “1921” and “2021” are featured at the edges, while the words “INSULIN” and “INSULINE” appear on each side, acknowledging both English and French. Two maple leaves at the bottom show Canada’s pride. This Toonie honors not only a historic Canadian contribution to medicine but also the lives saved by insulin worldwide, making it a meaningful and collectible coin.