A coin for every occasion: 28th September 1865 - Britains first female doctor

Throughout the month of September, ill be looking back at historical moments from the past. From conflicts to coronations, sporting moments to royal memories, and famous firsts and lasts, with my love of all things shiny and precious, ill be trying to tie these events in with coins that have been created to commemorate these moments.

On 28 September 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson graduated to become Britain’s first female doctor. Described as having an ‘indomitable will’, she was extremely dedicated and became a trailblazer for women in the field of medicine.

In 1866 she opened the St Mary’s Dispensary for Women and Children, staffed by women for women, creating a safe space for many who needed care.

It seems to be a running theme this week.... ive managed to sneak in 3 NHS related coin in the past few days. I think the wolrd is familiar with Florence Nightingale, and as we're talking about ground breaking women in healthcare, i thought sharing a coin dedicated to "the lady eith the lamp" would be rather fitting.

In 2010 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Death of Florence Nightingale and the publication of her Notes on Nursing, the Royal Mint released a very special Limited Issue Florence Nightingale £2 Two Pound Gold Proof Coin. With a total world.wide mintage of just 1000, and weigging in at 15.98g of 22ct gold, great looking coin would have set you back £1180 if purchased direct from the Royal mint.

SOURCE: ROYAL MINT

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