Title:
60th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War (VE Day)
Description:
United Kingdom bi-metallic £2 coin commemorating the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day / end of World War II in Europe.
Reverse (shown): St Paul’s Cathedral in London illuminated by searchlights forming a “V” shape, with legend “TWO POUNDS” above and dates “1945–2005” below.
Obverse (shown): Queen Elizabeth II portrait with legend “ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF”.
Typical circulating-spec composition: inner cupro-nickel centre with outer nickel-brass ring. Standard circulating specifications are 12.00 g weight and 28.40 mm diameter. Edge inscription for this issue: “IN VICTORY MAGNANIMITY IN PEACE GOODWILL”.
This matches the UK £2 commemorative issue for 2005 (VE Day / End of WWII) designed by Bob Elderton (reverse) with Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse).
Reverse (shown): St Paul’s Cathedral in London illuminated by searchlights forming a “V” shape, with legend “TWO POUNDS” above and dates “1945–2005” below.
Obverse (shown): Queen Elizabeth II portrait with legend “ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF”.
Typical circulating-spec composition: inner cupro-nickel centre with outer nickel-brass ring. Standard circulating specifications are 12.00 g weight and 28.40 mm diameter. Edge inscription for this issue: “IN VICTORY MAGNANIMITY IN PEACE GOODWILL”.
This matches the UK £2 commemorative issue for 2005 (VE Day / End of WWII) designed by Bob Elderton (reverse) with Ian Rank-Broadley (obverse).
Country:
United Kingdom
Year:
2005
Mintage:
10,191,000
Material:
Cupronickel
Denomination:
£2
Weight:
12.00
Diameter:
28.40
Edge:
IN VICTORY MAGNANIMITY IN PEACE GOODWILL
Designers:
Ian Rank-Broadley
Bob Elderton
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Date Added:
2025-12-28 10:33:38
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-28
Date Added:
2025-12-28 10:33:38
