Let us just start off by saying that this November is going to pack a punch when it comes to the numismatic hobby. When we say big releases are to come, we mean BIG releases. We have had ongoing updates about the 75th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War products from the United States Mint, but earlier this month they finally unveiled the designs for the silver medal and gold coin to be released on November 9th, a week after the Proof American Silver and Gold Eagles with the V75 privy mark on the obverse.
While some may claim that the gold coin and silver medal will take a backseat to the Proof Eagles, we would not want you to let these releases slip under the radar. The coin and medal have been created to “remember and honor those Americans who fought one of the greatest threats our country and world ever faced.”
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.
Source: United States Mint
