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.Ĭelebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK 5oz Silver Proof Coin obverseĬelebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK 5oz Silver Proof Coin reverseĬelebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK £2 Gold Proof Coin obverseĬelebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK £2 Gold Proof Coin reverseĬelebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin obverseĬelebrating the Life and Legacy of Dame Vera Lynn 2022 UK £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin reverseĭame 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.

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 official UK coin.

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. 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. 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. In reference to what was arguably her most famous release, the coin features an edge inscription that reads ‘WE’LL MEET AGAIN’. 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.

The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative £2 coin celebrating Dame Vera Lynn’s legendary life and career.ĭame Vera Lynn’s iconic renditions of classic songs such as ‘We’ll Meet Again’ earned her eternal residency within the hearts of many.

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