The VE-Day 80th Anniversary 50p Coin - officially licensed by the Ministry of Defence
On May 8, 2025, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. As part of the national celebrations to mark the anniversary, a brand new limited-edition 50p coin, officially licensed with the Ministry of Defence, is being issued.
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This stunning new Fifty Pence Coin depicts St Paul’s Cathedral on VE Day, with the iconic 'V' for Victory illumination in the background and celebrating crowds in foreground.
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Officially Licensed and Approved: This coin is officially licensed with the Ministry of Defence and approved by Buckingham Palace and His Majesty the King.
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Struck to a high quality Brilliant Uncirculated finish.
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A highly restricted mintage of only 9,995 coins will be issued.
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FREE with your order: you will receive the exclusive VE Day 80th Anniversary Collectors' Pack, full of informative facts and images from the Imperial War Museums archives. You can learn more about the Allied path to victory during the second world war and the key moments of VE day seen through the eyes of the British people.
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Don't miss out on this moving tribute. Demand for this limited-edition anniversary coin is expected to be high. This is likely the last major anniversary with surviving veterans, our final chance to honour the heroes who served and secured victory in Europe.
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Four further coins are available to collect in the VE Day 80th Anniversary Set. Each will be sent for you to preview on our 14-day home approval service, entirely without obligation at their first issue price of £19.95 (+£3.99 p&p) at 3-4 weekly intervals. Coins you choose to keep are charged to your payment card. We promise you'll never have to keep a coin you don't absolutely love.
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Our 365-Day No Quibble Back Guarantee: You can return your coin at any time within 365 days of purchase for any reason. You will receive a full refund of everything you have paid, including the purchase price and postage and packing charges.
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Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with this Official Brilliant Uncirculated Fifty Pence Coin
Eighty years ago, on the 8th of May 1945, Britain awoke to a new dawn. After years of hardship, sacrifice, and unimaginable loss, Germany’s surrender marked the end of the Second World War in Europe. Church bells, which had remained largely silent throughout the war, rang out in joyful unison, carrying a single, monumental message: Peace at last!
Now, to honour this historic occasion, we proudly present the 'V For Victory' Brilliant Uncirculated Fifty Pence Coin, officially licensed by the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
An Iconic Design Filled with Meaning and Tribute
The coins design is inspired by one of the most iconic and lasting of all the VE Day images witnessed by the British people - that of St Paul’s Cathedral with the 'V' for Victory illumination in the background and celebrating crowds in foreground. After years long years of war, the nation lit up her skies in celebration of Victory in Europe and the moment when peace was restored to our shores.
On the obverse, the coin bears the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, sculpted by renowned artist Glyn Davies. This pairing—King George VI’s Cypher on the reverse, King Charles III’s portrait on the obverse—connects past and present, ensuring that the memory of VE Day endures for future generations.
The Official Collector Presentation Folder – FREE with your coin
The official Collectors’ Presentation Pack tells the story of the VE Day celebrations and the key events that led to the end of the war with Germany. Featuring archival images from 8th May 1945, this exclusive pack captures the spirit of that extraordinary day and makes the perfect presentation for your coin.
A Historic Tribute Limited to Just 9,995 Worldwide
Availability is extremely limited, with a strict mintage of just 9,995 coins worldwide. Heritage Coins has secured the entire mintage for collectors and is offering a Certificate of Authenticity and presentation case with all orders. Reservations will be taken on a strictly first-come, first-served basis.
All purchases are protected by Heritage Coins’ 365-day “no quibble” money-back guarantee.
However we choose to commemorate, this year’s 80th anniversary is a deeply poignant and perhaps final chance for our nation to honour the courage, sacrifice, and unity of those who made VE Day possible — a defining moment that forever shaped our history and secured our freedom.
The VE Day 80th Anniversary 50p Coin - officially licensed by the Ministry of Defence
| Year of Issue | 2025 |
| Alloy | Cupro Nickel |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Weight | 8 grams |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Obverse | Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III |
| Reverse | Portrays St Paul’s Cathedral with Victory illumination in background and celebrating crowds in foreground |
| Denomination | Fifty Pence |
| Issuing Authority | Picairn Is, approved by Buckingham Palace |
| Edition Limit | 9,995 |
Why do we offer a saving on the first coin in a set?
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We believe this is the best way to introduce you to a collection and trust that this first coin will assure you of the quality of craftsmanship and convince you that this is a collection not to be missed.
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By purchasing this first coin, you will be guaranteed access to the remaining four coins in the VE Day 80th Anniversary Coin Set, officially licensed with the Ministry of Deference.
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The VE Day 80th Anniversary Coin Set is the first ever series of its kind to be officially licensed by the Ministry of Defence, making it the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force official coin commemoration of VE Day.
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Four further coins are available to collect, each portraying an allegory of Victory and recalling the key moments of VE Day as seen through the eyes of the British people. Each of these future issues will be sent to you to view entirely on approval and without obligation at approximately 3-4 weekly intervals on our 14-day home approval service for just £19.95 each (+£3.99 p&p), allowing you to complete the set easily and affordably, should you wish to do so.
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You can relax knowing that you will be able to complete your set, should you choose to do so. You're not at risk of an increase in the price of the remaining coins in the set, nor will you miss out due to an edition sell-out.
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For your convenience, you do not need to order each coin separately – simply pay for the editions you choose to keep as and when you receive them, charged to the credit or debit card on which your order was placed.
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You are under no obligation to purchase any of the remaining coins in the set, and you may cancel your collection at any time.
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All orders are covered by our 365-day approval, no-quibble money-back guarantee.
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