5 Pounds - Elizabeth II VE Day; Platinum

Reverse

Image of four people celebrating VE day with bunting and lettering above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THIS IS YOUR VICTORY
1945
2015
VE DAY

Engraver: Lee Robert Jones

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Struck in double thickness Piedfort.

7 May 1945 – the announcement is official, war in Europe is over and the nation erupts in celebration. Six long years of sacrifice and struggle, a nation tested to the limit, but defiant and unbowed. Pay tribute to that stoic wartime spirit once more and relive those joyous scenes 70 years ago when the country came together as one, in every street in every town, a riotous carnival of colour reclaiming freedom throughout the land.

It’s 70 years since the bells rang out in every parish of this land, peals of relief and rejoicing as the bitter war in Europe finally came to an end; an epic conflict that the British people endured with unflinching strength and resolve. History has feted the wartime leaders already, so instead join the celebrations at street level and peer through the eyes of the people, with designer Lee R. Jones’ stunning reverse design.

This extra special £5 coin, struck for Alderney, will appeal to history enthusiasts and collectors alike. Struck to pristine Proof standard, its euphoric reverse design perfectly captures the eruption of joyous relief as Britain’s freedom was finally secured from the tyranny that threatened to engulf her. On the coin’s reverse is the portrait of The Queen, who witnessed the tragic events of the war, and the relief of the nation as it ended, as a young princess. Pay tribute and reflect on this poignant anniversary with a coin worthy of the occasion.


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Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2015	70	-	-	-	-	-	-

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