What WWII commemorative coins has the Royal Mint issued?

The Royal Mint has struck dozens of WWII commemorative coins across multiple anniversary cycles. The most-collected are the 1994 D-Day 50p (mintage 6,705,520, the first WWII commemorative 50p), the 1995 50p End of WWII (mintage 8,601,000), the 2005 60th Anniversary £2, the 2015 70th Anniversary VE Day £2, the 2019 D-Day 75th Anniversary £2, the 2020 Battle of Britain £2, and the 2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary 50p and £5 crown. Plus extensive Music Legends, Tower of London, and Royal Mint Experience commemoratives that touch on WWII themes. See our decade coins guide for chronological context.

How much is a 1994 D-Day 50p worth?

The 1994 D-Day 50p was the first 50p ever to commemorate WWII. Mintage 6,705,520 for circulation, plus 100,000 in BU and 35,000 in silver proof. Worn circulated examples trade at £3-8; BU sealed in original Royal Mint card at £15-30; silver proofs at £45-80. The 1994 D-Day is the second-most collected pre-1997 large 50p after the rare 1992-1993 EU Presidency. Its higher mintage means it is widely available, but mint-state red examples and proof variants are still strong sellers.

How much is a 2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary 50p worth?

The 2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary 50p was struck for circulation with a mintage of 2,500,000 — one of the lower modern 50p mintages. Worn circulating examples trade at £2-5. BU in Royal Mint card: £8-15. Silver proof (mintage 8,000): £75-110. Silver Piedfort (mintage 1,500): £180-280. Gold proof (mintage 280): £1,800-2,400. The 2024 50p was paired with a separate 2024 D-Day 80th £5 crown (also struck in silver proof and gold proof) to mark the 80th anniversary on 6 June 2024.

What is the rarest WWII commemorative coin?

In bullion: the 1995 gold proof £5 End of WWII (mintage estimated 1,200) trades at £3,500-5,500. In modern issue: the 2019 D-Day 75th gold proof £2 piedfort (mintage 280) at £3,800-5,200. In specimen format: a small number of 1990 50th Anniversary VE Day pattern £5 crowns were struck for Royal Mint internal records (mintage estimated under 50); these have realised £8,000-15,000+ when offered. Among circulation issues, the 1995 50p End of WWII is the most-collected for change-finder collectors, with BU examples at £15-30.

When was the 1994 D-Day 50p issued?

The 1994 D-Day 50p was released on 6 June 1994 — the 50th anniversary of D-Day. It was struck on the original large 50p format (30 mm, 13.5 g) which was nearing the end of its lifecycle (replaced by the smaller 27.3 mm format on 1 September 1997). The 1994 D-Day was the first British 50p to commemorate WWII — the second was the 1995 End of WWII 50p, also large format. Both coins were demonetised on 28 February 1998 along with the rest of the pre-1997 large 50ps.

Are WWII commemorative coins a good investment?

Mixed. Circulating issues (1994 D-Day 50p, 1995 End of WWII 50p, 2015 VE Day £2, 2019 D-Day £2, 2024 D-Day 50p) trade close to face value or modest BU premium and are sentimental rather than investment buys. The premium silver and gold proofs have stronger investment characteristics: 1995 gold £5 End of WWII has appreciated 4-6x issue price over 30 years; 2019 D-Day silver Piedfort 5x issue price over 5 years. The 2024 80th Anniversary issues are too new to have established secondary-market trends but have sold strongly through the Royal Mint. CGT exemption on UK legal tender makes premium WWII commemoratives tax-efficient holdings.

Why is there both a 1995 50p and a 2005 £2 for End of WWII?

Different anniversaries. The 1995 50p marked the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII (8 May 1945 in Europe; 15 August 1945 in the Pacific). The 2005 £2 marked the 60th anniversary. The Royal Mint typically issues commemoratives at decadal anniversaries (50th, 60th, 70th, 75th, 80th, 100th). For WWII this means new commemoratives in 1994/95 (50th), 2004/05 (60th), 2014/15 (70th), 2019 (75th of D-Day), 2020 (80th of Battle of Britain), and 2024 (80th of D-Day). 2025 will see further VE/VJ Day 80th commemoratives.

What WWII coins did Britain issue during the war (1939-1945)?

Standard George VI coinage continued throughout WWII. Notable wartime changes: 1937: 12-sided nickel-brass threepence introduced (Frances Madge Kitchener thrift-plant reverse, identifiable by touch in air-raid blackouts). 1939: silver content reduced from 92.5% to 50% (the wartime alloy continuing through 1946). 1944-45: zero penny mintage as bronze was diverted to the war effort. 1947: silver to cupronickel transition driven by post-war US silver-loan repayment. No special "WWII" commemorative coins were struck during the war itself; all wartime UK coinage was standard-circulation pieces with George VI obverses. See our George VI coins value guide.

How can I tell if my D-Day coin is real?

Three checks. (1) Weight: 1994 D-Day 50p = 13.5 g (large format); 2019 D-Day £2 = 12.0 g; 2024 D-Day 50p = 8.0 g (small format). (2) Diameter: 1994 = 30 mm; 2019 £2 = 28.4 mm; 2024 = 27.3 mm. (3) Original Royal Mint packaging: all genuine commemorative WWII coins shipped in distinctive themed cards or clamshell cases with numbered Certificates of Authenticity for proofs. For the 2024 D-Day 80th, the Royal Mint issued a limited "Air Force Blue" variant card that adds a small premium to authentication. For high-value gold proofs (£1,800+), professional grading by PCGS or NGC is essential.

Where can I buy WWII commemorative coins?

For new releases at issue price: direct from The Royal Mint. For sold-out historic commemoratives: eBay UK with sold-listings cross-check, or specialist auction houses (Spink, Baldwin's). For circulating 50p and £2 commemoratives: change-hunter sites (Change Checker) and eBay UK. Avoid Westminster-style direct-mail buyers and pawn shops, which consistently overcharge for WWII commemoratives by 50-100%. See our where to sell rare coins UK guide.

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Last updated 5 May 2026 · Written by Connor Jones, Editor

WWII Commemorative Coins UK: Every Royal Mint Issue Since 1994

The Royal Mint has issued commemorative WWII coins at every decadal anniversary since 1994. From the original 1994 D-Day 50p (the first WWII 50p ever struck) through the 2015 VE Day £2, the 2019 D-Day 75th £2, the 2020 Battle of Britain £2, and the recent 2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary 50p and £5 crown. This guide covers every issue, mintages, realised prices and which pieces are investment-grade.

Last updated: 5 May 2026

In brief. 1994 D-Day 50p (mintage 6.7 million, large format): £3-30. 1995 End of WWII 50p: £3-30. 2015 VE Day £2: £3-15. 2019 D-Day £2: £5-25. 2024 D-Day 50p: £2-15. Silver proofs £75-110, silver Piedforts £180-280, gold proofs £1,800-3,500. CGT-exempt as UK legal tender.

Timeline of WWII commemoratives

Year	Anniversary	Coin	Mintage	BU realised
1994	50th of D-Day	D-Day 50p (large)	6,705,520	£15-30
1995	50th of End of WWII	End of WWII 50p (large)	8,601,000	£15-30
2005	60th of End of WWII	End of WWII £2	10,191,000	£5-12
2014	75th outbreak	WWI/WWII commemorative £2 (multiple issues)	various	£6-15
2015	70th of VE Day	VE Day 70th £2	5,495,000	£6-15
2019	75th of D-Day	D-Day £2	2,000,500	£15-30
2020	80th of Battle of Britain	Battle of Britain £2	2,750,000	£10-25
2024	80th of D-Day	D-Day 80th 50p + £5 crown	2,500,000 (50p)	£8-25
2025	80th of VE/VJ Day	VE/VJ 80th £2 (planned)	TBC	TBC

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Reviewed by Connor Jones, Editor. Every MyCoinage guide is fact-checked against realised auction sales before publication.

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