2021 Innovation In Science Charles Babbage Computing Fifty Pence Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder
To mark the 150th anniversary of the death of British polymath Charles Babbage, The Royal Mint released a commemorative set of 50 Pence coins, set in gold proof, silver proof and cupro-nickel. This fourth release in the Innovation in Science series is the base metal cupronickel piece, struck twice during production to give a high-quality brilliant uncirculated finish and housed inside a collectable slipcase. Charles Babbage was an extraordinary individual, noted for his work in mathematics, philosophy and mechanical engineering. He was born in 1791 and showed an enthusiasm for mathematics at a young age. Whilst a student at Cambridge University, he formulated the idea for producing a machine to calculate logarithmic tables. Later on in 1822, he had succeed in building the Difference Engine, which could solve complex mathematical problems. But perhaps his most ambitious invention was the Analytical Engine, which was a programmable machine that could perform multiple functions and store numbers. His work in this field has led him to be nicknamed the 'father of the computer', but unfortunately the Analytical Machine wasn't completed in his lifetime. The reverse of this 50p shows the name 'CHARLES BABBAGE' with a set of numbers, as jointly designed by Nigel Tudman and Jas Bhamra. Jody Clark designed the obverse, which shows the fifth UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Specifications are a weight of 8.00 grams and a diameter of 27.30 millimetres. Included in the price is free delivery to UK addresses. System.Threading.Tasks.Task`1[System.String] System.Threading.Tasks.Task`1[System.String]