Obverse: depicts a seated Britannia wearing a helmet and holding a trident, with a shield bearing the Union Jack. In the background there is a lighthouse and a sailing ship at sea, below – a fish symbol and the year “2010”, above the inscription “BRITANNIA”.
Reverse: features the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral in London with World War II aircraft flying above. At the bottom are silhouettes of people paying tribute and Union Jack flags. The inscription “VE DAY” appears above and “8TH MAY 1945” below.
About the medal: this is a 2010 5 oz silver medal issued to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). Struck in .925 silver, it contains approximately 144.3 g of pure silver. The design combines the iconic Britannia with a tribute to the end of World War II, symbolizing victory and remembrance.
