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. She was made a Dame in 1975 and a Companion of Honour in 2016.Ĭlare Maclennan, director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: “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. In particular, she campaigned for the Burma Star Association – a British veterans’ association for ex-servicemen and women who served in the Burma Campaign during the Second World War. Over the years I’ve always been touched by the sacks of letters we receive from people all over the world who have been moved in some way by my mother’s music, charity work or morale-boosting performances during the war.”ĭame Vera also became heavily involved with charity work later in her life. I’m especially pleased that this coin is available to international collectors. “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.
