2005 (1945-) Canadian 5-Cent Victory in Europe/VE Day 60th Anniv Proof Silver Coin & Medallion Gift Set

2005 (1945-) Canadian 5-Cent Victory in Europe/VE Day 60th Anniv Proof Silver Coin & Medallion Gift Set 

Worldwide celebrations for Victory in Europe spanned the week of May 8, 1945. In England King George VI and his family, along with Winston Churchill, saluted thousands from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Time Squares, New York, saw the largest daytime gathering of people in its history while thousands of women hugged and kissed elated servicemen. In the days leading up to victory, many cities in Canada planned for celebrations. Sixty years later, revisit that pivotal moment in history with this special collectible set that recaptures the spirit of that wartime era. 

Features 

• 1945 Victory Nickel design struck in sterling silver and double-dated (1945-2005) to highlight this special 60th anniversary year. 
• A bronze medallion with Land, Air and Sea forces imagery and the late King George VI on the obverse. 
• A comprehensive, perfect bound 36-page illustrated booklet detailing Canada's role leading up to the end of the war in Europe. 

Packaging

2005 (1945-) Canadian 5-Cent Victory in Europe/VE Day 60th Anniv Proof Silver Coin & Medallion Gift Set includes graphic tin and 36-pg illustrated booklet.

Specifications

Face Value: 5 cents
Mintage: 42,792
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Weight (g): 5.35
Diameter (mm): 21.30
Finish: Proof