Here we go again! The second round of the End of World War II 75th Anniversary releases from the United States Mint is today! Two products go on sale at 12pm EST sharp! There will be a 24-Karat Gold Coin and a Silver Medal available with limited mintages, household limits to one per person, and designs that mirror the 1945 Great Seal of the United States!
End of World War II 75th Anniversary 24-Karat Gold Coin
Straight from the West Point Mint, the 24-karat gold coin is comprised of a half-ounce of 99.99% gold and features a design inspired by the 1945 version of the Great Seal of the United States. The obverse of the coin depicts an eagle in flight grasping an olive branch of peace in its right talon, the same way the eagle faces the right toward an olive branch in the 1945 Great Seal of the United States. “LIBERTY,” “1945,” and “WORLD WAR II” are seen inscribed to the right of the eagle around the outer edges of the coin.
The reverse of the $25 Proof gold coin is inspired by the sun element on the obverse of the 1945 Victory Medal. The sun is featured shining on the symbolic olive branches to the left. Inscriptions on the coin read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “75th ANNIVERSARY,” “2020,” “AU 24K ½ OZ.,” and “$25.”
Arriving in Original Government Packaging accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is limited to just 7,500 and will have a household limit of one.
End of World War II 75th Anniversary Silver Medal
Produced at Philadelphia, the silver medal is made up of one Troy ounce of 99.9% silver and is struck with a Proof finish. Just like the gold coin, the obverse design is inspired by the 1945 version of the Great Seal of the United States. The obverse of the medal depicts an eagle in flight grasping an olive branch of peace in its right talon, the same way the eagle faces the right toward an olive branch in the 1945 Great Seal of the United States. “LIBERTY,” “1945,” and “WORLD WAR II” are seen inscribed to the right of the eagle around the outer edges of the medal. Ronald Sanders is given design credit for the obverse while Phebe Hemphill is the engraver.
The reverse of the silver medal is also inspired by the sun element on the obverse of the 1945 Victory Medal. The sun is featured shining on the symbolic olive branches to the left with “75th ANNIVERSARY” inscribed below. Donna Weaver designed the reverse of the medal while Renata Gordon is recognized as the engraver.
Arriving in Original Government Packaging accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, the medal is limited to just 20,000 and will have a household limit of one.