2025 $25 80th Anniversary End of WWII - Winged Victory 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin

2025 $25 80th Anniversary End of WWII - Winged Victory 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin 

The Perth Mint is pleased to present the 80th Anniversary End of WWII - Winged Victory 2025 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

In Greek mythology, NIce is the goddess who personifies victory in any field including athletics competition and war. 

Since classical times, she is often portrayed in Greek art as 'Winged Victory'.

In Australia, she was the inspiration for Gilbert Doble's Winged Victory, created for the top of the Marrickville Soldiers' Memorial unveiled in Sydney after World War I. Having suffered considerably from the elements, the elegant copper statue was restored and permanently transferred to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra in 2013 as an object of national significance.

In 2025, The Perth Mint commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. This pivotal event in global history is honoured every year on VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day held on 15 August.

The day serves as a powerful reminder of Japan's acceptance of the allied demand for unconditional surrender on 14 August 1945.

The con's reverse presents a powerful portrayal of Nice as Winged Victory. Her muscular figure, symbolising strength, stands with ethereal, feathered wings spread out in full glory. She clutches a sword in her right hand as a gesture of respect and a palm wreath in her left, signifying her role as the messenger of victory. As well as the inscription '80 YEARS END OF WWII 2025', the reverse also incorporates The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/4oz of 99.9% pure gold, the coin is issued as Australian legal tender.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 750 of the 80th Anniversary End of WWII Winged Victory 1/4oz Gold Proof Coins.

The coin's obverse features the Daniel Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Also included are the coins weight, purity, monetary denomination, and 2025 year-date.

Each coin is presented in a full colour shipper along with Certificate of Authenticity. 

Denomination :  $25

Quality :            Proof

Metal :              Gold

Weight :            1/4oz

Diameter :         20.60 mm

Mintage :           750

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint Certificate of Authenticity