Medal - VE Day Royal Family
2020 year| Gold (.999) plated copper (24-Carat Gold Plated with Pad Print) | 32 g | 40 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Windsor Mint |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 2020 |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper (24-Carat Gold Plated with Pad Print) |
| Weight | 32 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#360773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The Royal Family and Prime Minister Winston Churchill stand on balcony waving: Churchill in middle (not waving), Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth on the left, King George VI and Princess Margaret on the right. Various newspapers celebrating VE Day and declaring peace in the background colourised, plus Union Jack bunting. The border bears a legend of a speech.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VE-DAY
8 MAY 1945
NOW, HOWEVER WE HAVE A NEW EXPERIENCE. WE HAVE A VICTORY - A REMARKABLE AND DEFINITE VICTORY. THE BRIGHT GLEAM HAS CAUGHT THE HELMETS OF OUR SOLDIERS AND WARMED AND CHEERED ALL OUR HEARTS
Edge
Plain, shiny gold edge.
Comment
This is the second coin of the series made by Windsor Mint to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2020. There are a further five coins of this type (32g, 40mm copper coin with 24-carat gold plate), and one smaller solid 14-carat gold coin. They are held in a presentation pack, and each has a certificate of authenticity, including the specific mint number of the accompanying coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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