This 2025 Gold Proof 50p Coin commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2. It's the perfect keepsake for those with a personal connection to the event and includes a special '80' privy mark.

This strike-on-the-day coin will be struck on 8th May 2025 - the 80th Anniversary of VE day.

Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
Fineness: 0.9167 / 22 carat gold
Finish: Gold Proof
Gold Content: 0.4568 troy ounce of gold
Mintage: 90 coins
Presentation: Issued with an certificate of authenticity and Royal Mint display box.
Weight: 15.5g
Diameter: 27.3mm
'80' Anniversary Privy Mark
'Dove of Peace' reverse design first featured on 1995 £2 coins.

Learn more about the events that led up to VE Day, with the informative packaging included with this coin.

Are you ready to complete your collection with the 'dove of peace range'? Included is the original 1995 design, engraved 30 years ago! We still have a limited number of graded Dove coins available at competitive prices.

The Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. These coins are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

When Did The Second World War End?

After six years of conflict from 1939 to 1945, the Axis powers surrendered to the Allies. September 2nd, 1945 marked the end of the war which claimed the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians.

Why Is The Dove and Olive Branch A Peace Symbol?

Less than four years after World War II, in 1949, Pablo Picasso's 'Dove lithograph' was used as the emblem for the First International Peace Conference in Paris. However, the true origins of the design were symbolic for early Christians before becoming a powerful symbol for world peace.

What Is a Strike of Day Coin?

A 'Strike on the Day' is a term describing a special edition coin. The coin is strictly struck on the day of a special event, such as a Royal birthday or the anniversary of an event.

Obverse

The obverse of the coin features the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings.

CHARLES · III · D· G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2025 ·

Reverse

The reverse features a remastered design of the '1995 Dove of Peace coins' by the late John Mills. This release has been updated to include 'IN PEACE GOODWILL', as written by Winston Churchill.

The full inscription reads as follows:

IN PEACE GOODWILL

VE DAY 8 MAY 1945

Key Information

Product ID	21688
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	27.3mm
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.4568
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Issue Limit	80
Date	2025
Obverse Designer	Martin Jennings
Reverse Designer	John Mills
Issuing Monarch	Charles III (2022 - Present)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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2025 '80th Anniversary of VE Day' Gold Proof 50p Coin - Strike on the Day