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50 Pence Elizabeth II 75th Anniversary of V. E. Day
| Issuer | States of Jersey |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a bold numeral '75' dominating the centre of the field, with the Jersey coat of arms — three golden lions passant — superimposed upon it. Flanking the numeral are sprigs of lily and olive branches, symbolising peace and liberation. A flowing ribbon banner across the lower half bears the inscription LIBERATION, while the commemorative date range 1945-2020 is inscribed prominently along the upper field. |
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V.E. Day was marked on 8 May 1945 when Germany's unconditional surrender took effect in Europe, but for Jersey the date carried a particular weight — the island had been under German occupation since July 1940, one of the only British territories to fall. Liberation came on 9 May 1945, a day Jersey still observes separately as Liberation Day. The 75th anniversary commemorations in 2020 were largely cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making this issue a rare case where the coin outlasted the public events it was struck to accompany.