2020 End of World War II BU £5 Coin

This 2020 End of World War II £5 Coin commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War. This coin is base metal and has a brilliant uncirculated finish. It comes issued in a presentation folder.

This coin was issued by The Royal Mint and produced in collaboration with Imperial War Museums.

The End of the Second World War

Even though Victory in Europe was declared on 8th May, 1945, the war still continued in the Far East. The Empire of Japan continued to wage war against the Allies, with the Soviet Union finally declaring war against Japan on the 8th August.

The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States finally forced them to surrender. At midnight on 14th August, Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced the news and the nation celebrated with street parties and bonfires. The world could now start to rebuild.

Victory over Japan (VJ) Day is celebrated on 15th August and 2020 marks its 75th anniversary.

Obverse

The obverse of the coin was designed by Jody Clark and features the fifth coinage effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

ELIZABETH II D G RED FID DEF 5 POUNDS

Reverse

The reverse was designed by Matt Dent and Christian Davies. It shows the words 'WAR' and 'PEACE'. The designers were inspired by inscriptions which are often found on war memorials.

“We felt it was important to treat the characters in such a way that the word ‘peace’ visually dominates ‘war’, conveying a sense that the horror of war has passed and a new era of peace has arrived.”

The text reads:

WAR PEACE

THE END OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

1945 2020

Key Information

Product ID	13006
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Base Metal
Date	2020
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Reverse Designer	Matt Dent and Christian Davies
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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