Coin Specification:
- 2020
- Issued on behalf of the Government of Gibraltar
- Issue Limit: 7500
- Presented in a Special Presentation Pack
- Available in Proof Sterling Silver, Proof Sterling Silver Piedfort and Coloured Uncirculated Cupro Nickel Diamond.
To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, Pobjoy Mint have released this special coloured 50p coin on behalf of the Government of Gibraltar.
The end of the Second World War was a series of submissions which was signified by Victory in Europe day, also known as VE day and this day celebrates the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces on 8th May 1945. Upon the defeat of Germany, celebrations erupted throughout the western world. In London, crowds massed in Trafalgar Square and up the Mall to Buckingham Palace, where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by Winston Churchill, appeared from to the Palace cheering crowds.
The design of our stunning new coin features the London skyline including St Paul’s Cathedral and the Palace of Westminster. Searchlights can be seen emanating behind St Paul’s Cathedral. Beneath the Skyline the national flags of the allies can be seen: The United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, United States of America, Canada and Australia. The wording “VE DAY 75th Anniversary” is displayed at the top of the con with the dates ‘1945-2020’ shown below. The wording ‘VE DAY’ is shown beneath the flags with the value below.
Available in Proof Sterling Silver (Issue Limit: 4,950), Proof Sterling Silver Piedfort (Issue Limit: 995) and Coloured Uncirculated Cupro Nickel Diamond (Issue Limit: 7,500).
You can buy this limited edition coin from Pubjoy Mint now while stocks last.
