“We’re just so excited and pleased – even more so knowing that Royal Mint coins require approval of Her Majesty the Queen.

The Royal Mint’s coin design celebrates Dame Vera Lynn (Royal Mint/PA)ĭame Vera’s daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones, said: “It’s fantastic to see my mother celebrated in this way and to ensure her legacy lives on. The coin, designed by the Royal Mint’s in-house designers, was originally unveiled as part of a five-coin collection. The coin also features an edge inscription that reads: “We’ll meet again”.ĭame Vera continued to perform and win new fans long after the Second World War. The reverse design of the £2 coin design features a detailed portrait of Dame Vera, accompanied by her name and the dates denoting the years of her life. The singer and entertainer lifted people’s spirits during the Second World War with songs including We’ll Meet Again and The White Cliffs Of Dover. If you were hoping you’d be able to come across one of the coins by accident, you’ll be disappointed to learn the £2 coins won’t be entered into general circulation.Forces’ sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn is being celebrated with the launch of £2 coins designed by the Royal Mint. 'We are delighted to have worked with Dame Vera’s family to help this coin come to life.”

'The collectable £2 is The Royal Mint’s latest tribute to one of Britain’s greatest national treasures. The coin was originally unveiled as one of five coins in the 2022 Annual Set, and created in collaboration with Dame Vera’s family.Ĭlare Maclennan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint said: “Fondly known as the ‘Forces’ Sweetheart’, Dame Vera Lynn’s songs were crucial in maintaining morale during the Second World War and it is an honour to celebrate her legacy on a £2 coin. It will also feature an inscription around the edge saying ‘WE’LL MEET AGAIN’ as a nod to one of her most popular songs. The portrait, which shows the singer at the prime of her career, will be accompanied by her dates of birth and death and her name.

'We'll meet again' is engraved around the edge of the coin (Image: Royal Mint)

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