This set of three 2020 silver proof coins commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, with a special coin each from the Royal Australian Mint, The Royal Mint and New Zealand Post. This set, consisting of an Australian $5 coin, a NZ $1 coin and a UK £5 coin, reflects the hope for peace and the sorrow of loss shared by the Allied nations of Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Highlights:
- Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII
- Three silver proof coins from the Allied nations Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom
- Low worldwide mintage of 1,000 sets
- Only 200 sets available in New Zealand.
Design
The New Zealand coin is a 1oz version of the WWII 75 Years 2oz silver proof coin, featuring a remembrance wreath comprised of New Zealand native plants harakeke (flax) flowers and ponga (fern) koru and fronds. Among its many uses, harakeke is prized as a durable weaving material, and here symbolises the strength and unity of New Zealand communities as they endured six years of disruption, rationing and anxiety. Koru, the coiled, unfurled fronds of New Zealand ferns, represent hope and new beginnings brought by the end of this terrible war.
Details on the UK and Australian coins to come.
Check out the full range of silver coins here.
75th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War 3 x silver proof coin set
New Zealand coin
| Denomination: | One New Zealand dollar |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.999 silver |
| Weight: | 1 troy oz |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadly, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | 75 Years We Remember |
| Designed by: | Nicky Dyer, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 1,000 |
| Mint: | The Royal Australian Mint |
United Kingdom coin
| Denomination: | Five pounds |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.925 silver |
| Weight: | 28.28g |
| Diameter: | 38.61mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | 75th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War |
| Designed by: | M. Dent & C. Davies |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 5,330 |
| Mint: | The Royal Mint |
Australia coin
| Denomination: | Five Australian dollars |
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| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 0.999 silver |
| Weight: | 1 troy oz |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Obverse design: | Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, United Kingdom |
| Reverse design: | 75th Anniversary 1945-2020 |
| Designed by: | T. Dean |
| Worldwide mintage limit: | 3,500 |
| Mint: | The Royal Australian Mint |
