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The world’s first sovereign coins struck in ‘Victory Gold’ comprised of 22 carat gold and 2 carats of palladium creating a white hue to mark the peace brought by V.E. Day
This year we mark the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day, that incredible moment when peace returned to Britain and Europe after the dark years of World War Two. On 8th of May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared to a weary nation that hostilities had officially ended, and people spilled onto the streets in a spontaneous show of celebration and relief.
Now, a new series of solid 22 carat gold sovereign coins with a unique colour has been specially struck to signify the peace brought about by V.E. Day. Gold sovereign coins almost always have a yellow colour – especially when minted in 22 carat (91.67%) purity. To mark this year’s 80th anniversary, these new sovereign coins have been produced using 22 carats of gold and 2 carats of palladium, creating coins with a subtle white hue in recognition of the peace brought by V.E. Day. Known as ‘Victory Gold’, this unique 22 carat gold alloy has never before been used in the minting of gold sovereigns, making these coins the first of their kind in the world.
These coins have immense appeal: just about every family up and down the country has someone whose bravery and courage they’d like to remember on this important V.E. day anniversary. These new sovereign coins, with their rendition of the Dove of Peace by accomplished artist and designer Jody Clark make a lasting reminder of those who are still with us, and those who are now lost.
By bringing together not just one, but two precious metals in the minting of these coins, those who defended our nation in World War Two are commemorated unlike ever before.
The Dove of Peace – a symbol of hope used on gold sovereigns for the very first time
These new coins are significant also for reason of their design. For this year’s important V.E. Day commemorations, the Dove of Peace has been chosen to represent the joy of a nation released from the tyranny of war.
This global symbol of hope has been crafted by talented designer Jody Clark, whose portrait of His Majesty King Charles III appears on the reverse of these coins.
The Dove of Peace featured on a commemorative British £2 coin for the 50th anniversary of V.E. Day thirty years ago (in 1995) but this is the first time that it has ever been seen on a gold sovereign.
It’s worth pointing out too that there are two versions of the design: the three smaller coins in this set, one-eighth sovereign, quarter sovereign and half sovereign all feature the same design, while the sovereign coin has the same dove but with added details of the sun shining from behind clouds, symbolising the promise of a new start.
Authorised by Tristan Da Cunha and approved by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Buckingham Palace, these are a wonderful commemoration of those who defended our nation.
The sale of every coin will benefit SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
The Soldiers’, Sailors’, Airmen and Families Association, known as SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, provides support for our Forces and their families in their time of need.
All coins purchased from the 2025 VE Day 80th Victory Gold Sovereign Series will support SSAFA as it continues to provide welfare and well-being assistance to our forces and their families. 10% of all net profits will be paid in support of SSAFA
