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A Collection of Isle of Man 75th Anniversary of VE Day 50p Coins - This lot comprises a collection of commemorative 50-pence coins issued by the Isle of Man to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day (1945-2020). The coins are struck in cupro-nickel and feature a series of reverse designs that collectively spell the word VICTORY. Each coin is individually housed within a plastic capsule and presented in the original tri-fold commemorative card folder. The reverse designs include the denomination FIFTY PENCE and various scenes related to the end of the Second World War, specifically: Winston Churchill V for Victory, Celebrations on the Isle of Man, Soldiers celebrating in Trafalgar Square, HMS Dido Battleship returning from War, Spitfires flying over St. Paul's Cathedral, London street party, and A soldier returning home to his family. The obverse of each coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.