A numismatic and philatelic commemorative set issued in 2020 to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The presentation folder is constructed from card with a bronze-toned finish and is held within a black slipcase printed with the Royal Mail logo. Centrally mounted is a bimetallic £2 coin in a brilliant uncirculated finish, featuring a reverse design by Gary Breeze with the word VICTORY over a celebrating crowd and the dates 1945-2020. The obverse bears the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. Accompanied by a set of eight special stamps featuring archival photographs of 1945 scenes including demobilised servicemen and evacuees. The folder is individually numbered N° 05101 in black print to the right of the coin. The interior of the folder also bears a red printed banner reading END OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
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