If you were hoping you’d be able to come across one of the coins by accident, you’ll be disappointed to learn the £2 coins won’t be entered into general circulation. The £2 Dame Vera Lynn coin features a portrait of the Second World War forces’ sweetheart at the height of her fame. 'We are delighted to have worked with Dame Vera’s family to help this coin come to life.”

'The collectable £2 is The Royal Mint’s latest tribute to one of Britain’s greatest national treasures. The coin was originally unveiled as one of five coins in the 2022 Annual Set, and created in collaboration with Dame Vera’s family.Ĭlare 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. Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK 2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin is available to buy from The Westminster Collection for 10 plus delivery. This is the full coin collection with certification of authenticity from The London Mint Office. Available to purchase on the release date 28 February 2022 for 10 from The Royal Mint, currently valued at 8.50 -15 for as new packaging and coin. It will also feature an inscription around the edge saying ‘WE’LL MEET AGAIN’ as a nod to one of her most popular songs. Dame Vera Lynn - The Voice of a Nation - Full coin collection. The portrait, which shows the singer at the prime of her career, will be accompanied by her dates of birth and death and her name. A portrait of Dame Vera Lynn with the inscription 'DAME VERA. Other coins set for release this year by The Royal Mint include those being designed to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee and those to celebrate the arrival of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham later this summer.'We'll meet again' is engraved around the edge of the coin (Image: Royal Mint) (Five ounce.) Platinum Jubilee Commemorative. In September 1939, the people of Great Britain unknowingly faced nearly six years of fighting ahead of them.

Prices range from £10 to more than £1,000 for the keepsakes.Ĭlare Maclennan, director of commemorative coins at the Royal Mint, said: '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.' ORDER THE OFFICIAL THE OFFICIAL DAME VERA LYNN ‘BURMA STAR’ COMMEMORATIVE COIN TODAY FOR JUST £29.95 (Plus £2.95 P&P). The Royal Mint celebrates the life and legacy of Dame Vera Lynn on a £2 coin. The £2 coins, which feature the inscription We'll Meet Again as well as a detailed portrait of Dame Vera as she appeared during the height of her fame, will never enter circulation but can instead be purchased from The Royal Mint in a variety of metals and finishes. Dame Vera, who was born in East Ham but lived in East Sussex for most of her life, died in June 2020, aged 103.

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