50 Pence - Elizabeth II 75th Anniversary of VE Day

Guernsey's choice to commemorate VE Day carries weight that most British Crown Dependencies cannot claim: the island was occupied by German forces from June 1940 until May 9, 1945 — one day after the formal surrender in Europe. Liberation Day on May 9 remains a public holiday in Guernsey to this day, observed with a seriousness that distinguishes it sharply from mainland commemorations of the same events.

The six KM numbers assigned to this single type reflect variant packaging and finish options rather than distinct coin issues — a common practice in the modern commemorative market that inflates catalog entries without reflecting meaningful numismatic differences.