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PLEASE NOTE: “PLEASE READ THE FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION AS IT MAY ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE”. CASH ON COLLECTION ONLY (OXFORD). Sorry for the poor quality of photos. Here’s why The Coming Home Silver Proof 50p Set is a great set to have for existing and new collectors… Commemorates Britain’s post-war homecoming. Officially Licensed by the Royal British Legion, featuring the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance. Each coin is struck from Sterling Silver to a remarkable Proof finish. There are JUST 495 worldwide. Features a moving design depicting returning servicemen arriving home. For many, the end of the Second World War in 1945 did not mean the end of their service. For millions of service personnel, it would take months and years to be reunited with loved ones. Some remained on overseas deployments into 1947. Throughout 1946, ships continued to arrive home, carrying loved ones families had waited years to see again. The Coming Home Poppy Silver Proof 50p Set commemorates these long-awaited reunions and the relief, pride and joy they brought to communities across Britain. The three designs in the Silver Proof 50p Set include: Arrival Home by Boat celebrates the return of service personnel and the joy of families reunited after years of conflict. Victory Parade commemorates London's historic 8th June 1946 parade, attended by over 30,000 servicemen and women and witnessed by millions. Family Reunion For families across Britain the war meant years of separation as a family members served overseas or were displaced by evacuation. The coin shows the moment of relief when families were made whole again. Thank you for looking. Please contact me if you have any questions.
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