2020 Pure Gold Victory Nickel End of WWII plus Uncirculated Original 1943 5-Cent Coin

While Canada's first Victory Nickel issued in 1943 gleamed in brass when it was new, this 2020 Victory five-cent version marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War gleams even brighter in one ounce of .9999 fine gold! A bonus uncirculated original 1943 Victory five-cent coin is also included.

The Victory Nickel's flaming torch has been rekindled to mark this milestone anniversary to ensure a legacy of honour carries on. Its iconic "V for Victory" design was an extraordinary expression of solidarity when it first appeared in 1943. Then, when the Second World War ended in 1945—a victory seemingly foretold by the coin's coded inscription—the Victory Nickel instantly became a lasting memento of a war that transformed Canada, and the sacrifices that paved the way to peace.

The reverse features a modern-day reproduction of the celebrated Victory design by Thomas Shingles, as seen on Canada's five-cent coins issued between 1943 and 1945. A flaming torch represents the sacrifices made by Canadians at home and on the battlefields during the Second World War. Behind it, a big "V" has dual meaning: it alludes to Sir Winston Churchill's famous "V for Victory" sign, and is also the Roman numeral for five. There is a maple leaf on both sides of the V, while a bilingual version of the original Morse code inscription ("We win when we work willingly") appears in place of traditional denticles. The obverse features the historical effigy of King George VI by T. H. Paget.

Original Uncirculated 1943 5-Cent Coin in a Custom Case
The design on the 1943 coin incorporates Winston Churchill's "V for Victory," and an international Morse code message circling the rim: "We Win When We Work Willingly."

• GST/HST exempt

Includes:
• 2020 Pure Gold Victory Nickel plus Bonus