In 2005 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, the Royal Mint struck a Limited Issue commemorative Allied Forces Silver Proof 6 Coin Collection.
The coins include the British £2 Two Pound Silver Proof Coin, United States $1 One Dollar Silver Proof Coin, Australia Holographic $1 One Dollar Silver Proof Coin, Russia 3 Three Rouble Silver Proof Coin, Canada $5 Five Dollar Silver Proof Coin and French 1.5 Euro Silver Proof Coin.
All the coins are themed with World War II designs.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.