An official tribute to a landmark moment in human history, this British legal tender gold-plated silver coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day in 1945.  The 8th of May 1945, known as Victory in Europe (VE) Day, saw the beginning of the end of the Second World War – the bloodiest conflict in human history, claiming the lives of millions. With Nazi Germany defeated, victory celebrations took place across the world. The relief was profound – after nearly six years, the war in Europe was finally at an end.