• The Royal Mint has today launched a commemorative coin celebrating the life and legacy of national treasure Dame Vera Lynn
• The reverse design of the £2 coin features a beautifully detailed portrait of Dame Vera as she appeared during the height of her fame
• The limited-edition precious metals in the range have been developed with support from Dame Vera’s family

The Royal Mint has today launched a commemorative £2 coin celebrating Dame Vera Lynn’s legendary life and career.

Dame Vera Lynn’s iconic renditions of classic songs such as ‘We’ll Meet Again’ earned her eternal residency within the hearts of many. 

The reverse design of the £2 coin features a beautifully detailed portrait of Dame Vera as she appeared during the height of her fame, accompanied by her name and the dates denoting the years of her life. In reference to what was arguably her most famous release, the coin features an edge inscription that reads ‘WE’LL MEET AGAIN’.

Synonymous with Dame Vera, the wartime classic was a wireless staple during the Second World War that resonated with the countless soldiers who had left their families behind. After the war, Dame Vera stayed important through decades of musical change, continuing to record, perform and win new fans even in her eighties and nineties.

On 18 June 2020, Dame Vera sadly passed away but her legacy as a dedicated humanitarian and a true icon of British music will live on forever, much like the timeless songs she sang.

The coin, designed by The Royal Mint’s in-house designers, was originally unveiled in the 2022 Annual Sets, a five-coin collection celebrating milestone events and anniversaries of the year on an official UK coin. The design was brought to life with the expertise and innovation techniques gathered across the 1,100-year history of The Royal Mint, in collaboration with Dame Vera Lynn’s family.

Dame Vera Lynn’s Daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones said: “It’s fantastic to see my mother celebrated in this way and to ensure her legacy lives on. We’re just so excited and pleased – even more so knowing that Royal Mint coins require approval of Her Majesty the Queen! I’m especially pleased that this coin is available to international collectors. Over the years I’ve always been touched by the sacks of letters we receive from people all over the world who have been moved in some way by my mother’s music, charity work or morale-boosting performances during the war. It wonderful to think that wherever you are, you can own this coin and remember Dame Vera.”  

Clare Maclennan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint said,

“Fondly known as the ‘Forces’ Sweetheart’, Dame Vera Lynn’s songs were crucial in maintaining morale during the Second World War and it is an honour to celebrate her legacy on a £2 coin. The collectable £2 is The Royal Mint’s latest tribute to one of Britain’s greatest national treasures. We are delighted to have worked with Dame Vera’s family to help this coin come to life.”

The coin will not enter circulation, but collectors can purchase the coins at The Royal Mint website in gold, silver, silver piedfort and brilliant uncirculated, developed with support of Dame Vera Lynn’s Family. 

Coin title	Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK 5oz Gold Proof Coin	Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK £2 Gold Proof Coin
Denomination	£500	£2
Issuing Authority	UK	UK
Alloy	999.9 Au	916.7 Au
Weight	156.295g	15.97g
Diameter	50.00mm	28.40mm
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark	Jody Clark
Reverse Designer	The Royal Mint Coin Design Team	The Royal Mint Coin Design Team
Quality	Proof	Proof
Additional Features	N/A	N/A
Limited Edition Presentation	35	350
RRP	£11,430	£1,125

 

Coin title	Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK 5oz Silver Proof Coin	Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin	Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK £2 Silver Proof Coin	Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
Denomination	£10	£2	£2	£2
Issuing Authority	UK	UK	UK	UK
Alloy	999 Ag	Inner:  925 Ag; Outer: 925 Ag plated with fine gold	Inner:  925 Ag; Outer: 925 Ag plated with fine gold	Cupro-Nickel
Weight	156.295g	24.00g	12.00g	12.00g
Diameter	65.00mm	28.40mm	28.40mm	28.40mm
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark	Jody Clark	Jody Clark	Jody Clark
Reverse Designer	The Royal Mint Coin Design Team	The Royal Mint Coin Design Team	The Royal Mint Coin Design Team	The Royal Mint Coin Design Team
Quality	Proof	Proof	Proof	Brilliant Uncirculated
Additional Features	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Limited Edition Presentation	240	1175	3500	Unlimited
RRP	£465	£117.50	£72.50	£10.00

 

 

Title	Dame Vera Lynn 1917 Sovereign & 2022 UK 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin Set		Dame Vera Lynn 1917 Half -Crown & 2022 UK £2 Silver Proof Coin Set
Coin Title	Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK 1/4 oz Gold Proof	1917 Sovereign	Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK £2 Silver Proof	1917 Half Crown
Denomination	£25	Sovereign	£2	Half Crown
Issuing Authority	UK	UK	UK	UK
Alloy	999.9 Au	916.7 Au	Inner:  925 Ag; Outer: 925 Ag plated with fine gold	500 Ag
Weight	7.80g	7.98g	12.00g	14.14g
Diameter	22.00mm	22.05mm	28.40mm	32.31mm
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark	Bertram Mackennal	Jody Clark	Bertram Mackennal
Reverse Designer	The Royal Mint Coin Design Team	Benedetto Pistrucci	The Royal Mint Coin Design Team	George William de Saulles
Quality	Proof	Minimum Fine	Proof	Minimum Fine
Additional Features	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Limited Edition Presentation	400		373
RRP	£1,300		£150

 

 

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