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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wales falls silent to mark VE day anniversary
A two-minute silence was held across Wales to remember those who fought in World War Two. At 12:00 BST, people across the country joined the national two minutes of silence to mark VE Day. Across Wales, events have been taking place to commemorate 80 years since the end of war in Europe. Beacons will be lit, family fun days and afternoon teas are taking place to celebrate. I partied outside Buckingham Palace on VE Day 101-year-old WW2 codebreakers reunite for VE Day Wales marks 80th anniversary of VE Day In Cardiff, Members of the Senedd observed the silence along with the rest of the UK. At a service at Christ Church in Swansea, four school groups from across the city performed songs including White Cliffs of Dover and Calon Lan. Veteran Richard Pelzer laid a wreath on behalf of Blind Veterans UK and veterans from more recent conflicts were also invited, with more than 40 in attendance. In Wrexham, events took place across the city with a service held in St Giles Church. A special assembly with afternoon tea to follow will be held in Ysgol Glan Gele, Abergele, Conwy. Pupils from Christchurch Primary School, who were part of the service in Swansea, shared how happy they were to meet some of the veterans. Millie said she had never seen a veteran before, and it was "so cool". While Duaa said: "It felt really special to be able to meet people who were in World War Two." Amélie said: "It was surprising they were so young. If it was still the war my siblings would have been in the army and it would have been very scary. "It gave me a different perspective." The Veterans and Community Hub's Models for Heroes group had a drop-in at the Labour and Social Club in Connah's Quay, Flintshire. The group presented numerous models of tanks and cake to mark the anniversary. In Newquay, Ceredigion, a service was held in the Memorial Hall with commemorative flag raising ceremony held after. There will be a lighting of Bonfire Beacon with viewing from Glyn Square at 21:30 BST. In Monmouthshire, the day started off with the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers flag raising, followed by a tree planting on the town field. In the afternoon, a public service will be held at the Monmouth Castle followed by a lighting of the Monmouth Landmark in the evening. The events taking taking place coincided with a thanksgiving service held at Westminster Abbey. The King and Queen, as well as the prime minister and other senior royals, were in attendance. Thousands of people will then gather for a concert at Horse Guards Parade to cap four days of marking the end of World War Two in Europe VE Day events recall the huge crowds of people who took to the streets on 8 May 1945 to sing, dance and rejoice after nearly six years of war.
Scotsman
01-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Royal Mint VE Day coin: new commemorative 50p coins released
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The Mint is honouring 80 years of peace with the new coin, featuring a dove design 🕊️ Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Royal Mint has launched a new VE Day 50p coin to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII's end The coin features a dove of peace, a design first seen on a 1995 £2 coin It is available in various finishes, including silver and gold, with prices starting at £14.50 On May 8, 2025, a special gold edition will be minted for VE Day's anniversary Veterans Ron Horsey and Richard Pelzer helped strike the first coins at the Royal Mint The Royal Mint is releasing a new range of commemorative coins to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War. A special edition 50p features a dove of peace and the inscription 'In peace goodwill', a tribute to a design that first appeared on a 1995 £2 coin created for the war's 50th anniversary. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The coins have been available to purchase from Thursday, May 1 via the Royal Mint's website, offered in a variety of finishes, including brilliant uncirculated, silver, and gold. On May 8, 2025 - VE Day's 80th anniversary - the Mint will also strike a special edition in gold. (Image: The Royal Mint) | The Royal Mint/PA Wire Prices for the VE Day 50p start at £14.50 for a brilliant uncirculated coin, rising to £1,725 for the gold edition minted on May 8. A 10-coin VE Day 80th anniversary set will also be available, priced at £1,640. To celebrate the launch, the Royal Mint welcomed guests from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans to its South Wales site. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Among them were 98-year-old Ron Horsey and 101-year-old Richard Pelzer, both from Swansea and veterans of the Royal Engineers, who were given a behind-the-scenes tour and invited to take part in the coin striking process. Horsey said: 'I'm incredibly proud to have been invited to the Royal Mint to strike this coin. VE Day holds such meaning for me and many others, and to be able to strike this design representing peace on to a coin all these years later is truly moving. 'I hope this coin reminds people of the freedom we enjoy today and the cost at which it came.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Vice president of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans Dick Goodwin described the visit as 'a wonderful experience'. Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: 'The VE Day coin pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the generation who secured peace in Europe in May 1945 and it was fitting to welcome Ron and Richard to site to strike one of the first coins.' The Mint is known for commemorating key moments in British history, with recent coin releases including a Red Arrows 50p, a Stories of the Second World War 50p, and a D-Day 80th anniversary 50p. Want to share your memories or thoughts on VE Day? Submit your stories to us online at It's free to use, and once reviewed, your story could be featured on our website and, space permitting, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
01-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Royal Mint VE Day coin: new commemorative 50p coins released
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The Mint is honouring 80 years of peace with the new coin, featuring a dove design 🕊️ Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Royal Mint has launched a new VE Day 50p coin to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII's end The coin features a dove of peace, a design first seen on a 1995 £2 coin It is available in various finishes, including silver and gold, with prices starting at £14.50 On May 8, 2025, a special gold edition will be minted for VE Day's anniversary Veterans Ron Horsey and Richard Pelzer helped strike the first coins at the Royal Mint The Royal Mint is releasing a new range of commemorative coins to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War. A special edition 50p features a dove of peace and the inscription 'In peace goodwill', a tribute to a design that first appeared on a 1995 £2 coin created for the war's 50th anniversary. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The coins have been available to purchase from Thursday, May 1 via the Royal Mint's website, offered in a variety of finishes, including brilliant uncirculated, silver, and gold. On May 8, 2025 - VE Day's 80th anniversary - the Mint will also strike a special edition in gold. (Image: The Royal Mint) | The Royal Mint/PA Wire Prices for the VE Day 50p start at £14.50 for a brilliant uncirculated coin, rising to £1,725 for the gold edition minted on May 8. A 10-coin VE Day 80th anniversary set will also be available, priced at £1,640. To celebrate the launch, the Royal Mint welcomed guests from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans to its South Wales site. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Among them were 98-year-old Ron Horsey and 101-year-old Richard Pelzer, both from Swansea and veterans of the Royal Engineers, who were given a behind-the-scenes tour and invited to take part in the coin striking process. Horsey said: 'I'm incredibly proud to have been invited to the Royal Mint to strike this coin. VE Day holds such meaning for me and many others, and to be able to strike this design representing peace on to a coin all these years later is truly moving. 'I hope this coin reminds people of the freedom we enjoy today and the cost at which it came.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Vice president of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans Dick Goodwin described the visit as 'a wonderful experience'. Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: 'The VE Day coin pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the generation who secured peace in Europe in May 1945 and it was fitting to welcome Ron and Richard to site to strike one of the first coins.' The Mint is known for commemorating key moments in British history, with recent coin releases including a Red Arrows 50p, a Stories of the Second World War 50p, and a D-Day 80th anniversary 50p.
Wales Online
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Coins to mark 80 years since VE day launched by Royal Mint
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Commemorative coins honouring VE Day are being launched by the Royal Mint, to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The VE (Victory in Europe) Day 50p coin design features a dove of peace. The coins are available to buy from the South Wales-based Mint from today (Thursday). The design originally appeared on a 1995 £2, marking 50 years since the end of the Second World War. The new coins, bearing the inscription 'In peace goodwill', will be available in a range of finishes, from brilliant uncirculated versions to silver and gold. On May 8 2025, the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the Mint will also be striking a special gold edition of the coin. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now (Image: The Royal Mint/PA Wire) To mark the launch of the new design, the Mint invited guests from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans to its premises. Veterans Ron Horsey, aged 98, and Richard Pelzer, 101, who are both from Swansea and served with the Royal Engineers, had a behind-the-scenes tour of the manufacturing site in South Wales and were invited to take part in coin striking. Mr Horsey said: 'I'm incredibly proud to have been invited to the Royal Mint to strike this coin. VE Day holds such meaning for me and many others, and to be able to strike this design representing peace on to a coin all these years later is truly moving. 'I hope this coin reminds people of the freedom we enjoy today and the cost at which it came.' Vice president of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans Dick Goodwin described the visit as 'a wonderful experience'. Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: 'The VE Day coin pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the generation who secured peace in Europe in May 1945 and it was fitting to welcome Ron and Richard to site to strike one of the first coins.' The Mint has a tradition of marking significant events in history. Recent coins include a Red Arrows 50p, a Stories of the Second World War 50p and an 80th Anniversary of D-Day 50p. Prices for the new 50p coin will start at £14.50 for a brilliant uncirculated version to £1,725 for a gold coin struck on May 8. A 10-coin 80th anniversary of VE Day set will also be available for £1,640.
BBC News
01-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
VE Day: New coins unveiled to mark 80th anniversary
A new 50p coin design has been released to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two. The coin features a special design and inscription featuring a dove of peace, The inscription will read "in peace goodwill", the same inscription that was seen on the 1995 commemorative £2 coin. Two veterans from Swansea were among the first people invited to strike (print the design on) the coin. Vetrans Ron Horsey, 98, and Richard Pelzer, 101, served with the Royal described the experience of printing the inscription on the coin as deeply meaningful. Mr Horsey said "To be able to strike this design representing peace on to a coin all these years later is truly moving."I hope this coin reminds people of the freedom we enjoy today and the cost at which it came." The Royal Mint, which is responsible for making UK coins, has a tradition of creating coins for events in history. Some examples including, the Red Arrows 50p, the Olympics, and 100 years of the special coin is available from Thursday 1 May, and a special gold version will be struck on 8 May, the anniversary of Victory in Europe Morgan, director of commemorative coins at the Royal Mint, said: "The VE Day coin pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the generation who secured peace in Europe in May 1945."
