Netherlands. Proof Set 2020 "Europe Remembers"

Three countries that were involved in ending WWII in one set.
Exclusive Silver Set with no less than 3 official commemorative coins
Canada, England and the Netherlands come together in this set
Only available in this set: exclusive Silver version of the English commemorative coin struck by the Royal Mint!
Luxurious oak coin holder with a glass remembrance panel, in collaboration with Royal Leerdam Crystal!
Very limited edition of 2,000 sets in total

Canada, England and the Netherlands, three countries that were involved in ending World War II, celebrate 75 years of freedom. To mark this, all three are issuing their own commemorative coin. The Royal Dutch Mint brings them together in the Special Set: Europe Remembers.

In the Netherlands we annually celebrate Liberation Day on May 5. In many other countries people celebrate V(E)-Day (Victory in Europe Day) on May 8, which is why the letter ‘V’, from ‘Victory’, is often a symbol on foreign commemorative coins. May 8 is the day on which Germany officially capitulated. World War II, however, continued beyond Europe. Japan’s surrender on September 2, 1945, marked the definitive end of World War II worldwide.

Exclusive collaboration with Royal Leerdam Crystal
In collaboration with Royal Leerdam Crystal, a special coin holder has been developed to commemorate 75 years of freedom, to house the coins. The holder consists of oak wood in which the coins can be beautifully presented, combined with a glass remembrance panel that is attached to the wooden base. The glass with the stunning image symbolizing 75 years of freedom was developed by the design department of Royal Leerdam Crystal.

Since 1878, the Leerdam Crystal Factory has produced beautiful art and ornamental objects, all according to old traditions but in contemporary design. The master glassblowers of Royal Leerdam Crystal guarantee exceptional quality.

Netherlands
The ‘75 Years of Freedom Five’ is the official commemorative coin of the Netherlands, minted on behalf of the Ministry of Finance. The coin was designed by artist Marijke van Warmerdam. Both the number ‘75’ on the reverse and the portrait of the King on the obverse are formed by a flowing ribbon to symbolize the festive atmosphere of Liberation Day.

Specifications:
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 925/1000
Weight: 15.50 g
Diameter: 33 mm
Edge: Inscribed
Quality: Proof
Nominal value: 5 euros
Year of issue: 2020
Coin mintage: 6,500
Minted by: Royal Dutch Mint

Canada
The Royal Canadian Mint issues a special 1 dollar coin, designed by Pandora Young. The commemorative coin is inspired by Canada’s ‘Victory nickel’ from 1945: the large letter ‘V’ on the reverse stands for ‘Victory’. The three silhouettes symbolize the three main branches of the Canadian and British armed forces. The crowd represents the spontaneous celebrations that took place on the home front on May 8, Victory in Europe Day. On the obverse is the portrait of King George VI by T.H. Paget and the mint mark.

Specifications:
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 999.9/1000
Weight: 23.17 g
Diameter: 36.07 mm
Edge: Lettered
Quality: Proof
Nominal value: 1 Canadian dollar
Year of issue: 2020
Coin mintage: 25,000
Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint

England
The Silver Pound is minted by The Royal Mint. The reverse was designed by Dominique Evans, inspired by the vivid stories her grandmother told of her time as a young girl during the war. In the center of the coin, people are shown celebrating. The rays represent the searchlights used during World War II to spot incoming aircraft and bombers at night. They are now beams of hope. The obverse of the coin was designed by Jody Clark and features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription ‘ELIZABETH II . D . G. REG . F. D . 1 POUND’.

Specifications:
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 999/1000
Weight: 15.71 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Edge: Carded
Quality: Proof
Nominal value: 1 British pound
Year of issue: 2020
Coin mintage: 2,000
Minted by: The Royal Mint

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