A rare chance to own an original wartime medal, the 1939-1945 Star— as worn by veterans on VE Day and the complete set of coins from the milestone year of the Allied victory

In 2020, we mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War, one of the deadliest conflicts in history and one which touched the lives of every Briton. On May 8, 1945, the church bells rang out across Britain. They had been silent during the war, to be used only as a signal for an imminent invasion, but now they carried a new, joyful message – Peace! After six long years of war, the euphoria that greeted the news of Germany’s surrender in May 1945 was felt across the entire nation. Now is the time to pay tribute to all those who secured our freedom, a time to relive that incredible moment when the joy spilled out onto the streets of Britain on VE Day.

The VE Day 75th Anniversary Coin & Medal Set

Now, 75 years on, Heritage Coins has brought together all nine coins that were struck that momentous year, 1945, together with an original wartime service medal, the 1939-1945 Star, as a unique tribute to the bravery and courage of the Second World War generation who fought for our liberation.

Hold a piece of history in your hands

Heritage Coins has sought fine specimens of all nine coins that were in circulation on May 8, 1945. These are all genuine coins, each of them 75 years old. They are not replicas or modern commemorative strikings: the coins and 1939-1945 Star are all carefully curated originals. These are the coins used by those working in Britain on the farms and in the factories; the soldiers, sailors and airmen on leave; and used by those busy in the build-up to, and involved in bringing about the liberation of Europe and the end of the Second World War.
The 1939-1945 Star was a campaign medal awarded to all those who served in the Second World War, and it would have been worn by the veterans when they celebrated Britain’s triumph on VE Day. And, just imagine who could have held these coins! They are quite literally the coins that helped win the war.

The last of Britain’s Silver Circulating coinage and a celebration of Britain’s finest hour

These coins belong to a bygone era when money still had ‘the look’ and ‘the feel’ of money. The silver coins contained real silver and our money had nicknames such as a ‘bob’, ‘tanner’ and ‘thru’penny bit’. Many circulating silver coins of the VE Day era were melted, making the five silver coins in this set the last of their type ever to be struck in silver and extremely rare.

As you can imagine, these coins are now becoming increasingly difficult to find

Due to the scarcity of these original coins, all minted over 75 years ago, these coins are now becoming increasingly difficult to find!
This historic presentation of the complete set of coins of 1945 features superb heritage designs depicting some of our most powerful national symbols: majestic Britannia graces the penny; the half-crown carries the distinctive crowned shield of the Royal Arms within a garter; the florin, effectively the first decimal currency at a tenth of a pound, features the crowned Tudor Rose; Britain’s smallest denomination and best-loved pre-decimal coin fittingly featured Britain’s smallest bird - the Wren. Also presented is the little lucky silver sixpence, affectionately known as a ‘tanner’, and Britain’s’ favourite coin – the 12-sided thru’penny bit.

The coins come individually encapsulated and displayed together in a deluxe presentation case. An informative booklet and Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each VE Day 75th Anniversary Coin & Medal Set, with our compliments.

Order today as a reminder of the jubilation of the end of the war & as an heirloom to share with your family for years to come.